Source: United States Navy
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) departed Jakarta, Indonesia on August 29 after a 5-day port visit to conduct exercises in support of Super Garuda Shield 25.
Defense News in Brief: Australia, Canada, the Philippines and the U.S. conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity
Source: United States Navy
The combined armed and defense forces of Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the United States, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, Sept. 3.
Defense News in Brief: Media Release: U.S. Navy begins removal of USS Arizona mooring platforms
Source: United States Navy
MEDIA RELEASE: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The U.S. Navy, in coordination with the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, will begin operations for the removal of two World War II-era mooring platforms from the USS Arizona, Sept. 3.
Defense News in Brief: Navy’s MIB Program Celebrates Year of Focused Effort to Strengthen Maritime Industrial Capability and Capacity
Source: United States Navy
The U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program marks its first anniversary this week, highlighting milestones and forward progress that will strengthen America’s shipbuilding and repair capacity and enable industrial growth.
Defense News in Brief: Whole Blood, Total Readiness: Program Prepares Sailors for Combat Trauma Care
Source: United States Navy
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – In a quiet room turned makeshift battlefield, corpsmen at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay leaned over training mannequins and volunteers, practicing one of the most critical lifesaving skills in combat trauma care: administering a whole blood transfusion in the field.
Defense News in Brief: DAFITC 2025 emphasizes collaboration, innovation
Source: United States Airforce
The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower conference brought together military members, civilians and industry partners for its annual education and training event.
Defense News in Brief: USS Mount Whitney Arrives in Bar, Montenegro, Strengthening U.S.-Montenegro Partnership
Source: United States Navy
The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), arrived in Bar, Montenegro, on September 2nd for a scheduled port visit, underscoring the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Montenegro and the two nations’ commitment to regional security.
Defense News in Brief: USS Springfield Returns to Guam Following Indo-Pacific Deployment
Source: United States Navy
NAVAL BASE GUAM (August 31, 2025) — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returned to its homeport, August 31, after completing a routine deployment in the Indo-Pacific, reaffirming its vital role in maintaining security and stability in the region.
Defense News in Brief: NAVSUP Business Systems Center Recognizes Top Civilian Performers
Source: United States Navy
(MECHANICSBURG, Pa.) – Eleven Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) employees were recognized for their exemplary performance of duties and commitment to Navy civilian service during a ceremony onboard Naval Station Mechanicsburg, August 28.
Defense News in Brief: Wichita Falls to Host Inaugural Navy Week, September 15-21
Source: United States Navy
Navy Week will set sail for Wichita Falls, Texas, for the first time since the inception of the program in 2005, with a variety of outreach events scheduled Sept. 15-21.