MARCH 17, 2026 — Demonstrating their combined strength and readiness, the U.S. Eighth Army and the Republic of Korea Army executed a dynamic river-crossing exercise on March 14, a key event within the annual Freedom Shield 26 exercise. This demanding training is a visible symbol of the U.S. commitment to the defense of Korea and regional stability, proving that our forces are … [Read more...]

MARCH 17, 2026 - Far from the familiar formations of the U.S. Army, a select group of American Soldiers is deeply embedded within the military forces of their European allies. Each year, U.S. Army NATO brings these exchange officers together for a crucial training and leader development event, ensuring they remain ready and connected while serving in isolated assignments across … [Read more...]

MARCH 16, 2026 - Approximately 40 nations and more than 300 senior leaders and personnel will participate in the African Land Forces Summit 2026 (ALFS 26), scheduled for March 22–24, 2026, in Rome, Italy. ALFS is an annual forum that convenes African land force commanders alongside U.S. and partner-nation military leaders, as well as representatives from academia, government, … [Read more...]

MARCH 16, 2026 – Army armament engineers here partnered with a pair of Pennsylvania companies, one with alloy expertise and the other with forging metals, to deliver a capable barrel for the Army’s next generation of small arms. Carpenter Technology developed the alloy and Geissele Automatics (also known as GWYNEDD) developed the production techniques for the barrels, while … [Read more...]

MARCH 16, 2026 — In a significant step to enhance allied military interoperability, the U.S. Department of War and the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence have signed a landmark Joint Declaration of Intent to establish common data standards for counter-unmanned aerial system technologies. This crucial effort was led by Joint Interagency Task Force 401, the organization at the … [Read more...]