Source: United States Airforce
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach returned to the cockpit in America’s premier air supremacy platform, urging the Air Force to maintain its edge as the world’s greatest and most powerful Air Force.
Defense News in Brief: AFCENT strengthens international partnerships through Ferocious Falcon 6
Source: United States Spaceforce
U.S. refueling and fighter aircraft from USAFCENT participated alongside five nations in Ferocious Falcon 6, a biennial Qatar-led exercise carried out to raise combat efficiency by building integrated command and control systems capable of achieving joint combat readiness.
Defense News in Brief: Update on recent DAF efforts
Source: United States Spaceforce
In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
Defense News in Brief: Matthew Swartz Named Executive Director on Staff of Chief of Naval Operations
Source: United States Navy
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Daryl Caudle appointed Matthew Swartz as his executive director, a newly-established senior leadership position created to enhance coordination, drive continuity, and advance the Navy’s strategic priorities of Foundry, Fleet, and Fight.
Defense News in Brief: USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Source: United States Navy
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), currently deployed in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, arrived in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 1, 2025.
Defense News in Brief: Navy Relieves USNA Commandant of Midshipmen
Source: United States Navy
ANNAPOLIS, Md.- United States Naval Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, relieved the Commandant of Midshipmen Capt. Gilbert Clark Jr. today due to a loss of confidence in his ability to effectively lead the Brigade of Midshipmen.
Defense News in Brief: Astute financial management leads to $82.9 billion Fiscal Year 2025 execution
Source: United States Airforce
The Air Force Materiel Command closed out Fiscal Year 2025 executing $82.9 billion across its entire portfolio, demonstrating sound resource planning and astute financial management in support of Department of the Air Force and warfighter needs.
Defense News in Brief: USS Asheville Returns Home to Naval Base Guam
Source: United States Navy
NAVAL BASE GUAM (Nov. 18, 2025) — Los Angeles–class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) returned to Naval Base Guam, reaffirming the submarine force’s forward presence and readiness across the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 18, 2025.
Defense News in Brief: U.S. – Italian Partnership Supports USAF’s Future of Undergraduate Pilot Training Program
Source: United States Airforce
The U.S. Air Force and the Italian Air Force have partnered to execute an undergraduate flying training program Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School.
Defense News in Brief: McGhee Tyson ANGB will host KC-46A Pegasus MOB 7
Source: United States Airforce
The DAF has selected McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville, Tenn., as the preferred location to host the KC-46A Pegasus Main Operating Base 7, replacing all KC-135 Stratotankers to bring enhanced capabilities.