MAY 7, 2025 — The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has announced a new strategic direction for its NIKE laser-target facility to align its world-class capabilities with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) nuclear strategic priorities. The new strategic direction marks a shift from the facility’s historical focus on Department of Energy (DoE) missions, specifically those … [Read more...]
Hegseth Underscores Importance of Special Ops
MAY 7, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth today highlighted the importance and significance of the U.S. special operations forces community while delivering a keynote speech at the Special Operations Forces 2025 annual conference in Tampa, Florida. "I cannot tell you how humbled I am to be in this room amongst the absolute and very best that our country produces," Hegseth … [Read more...]
Marines Partner with Philippine Airmen
MAY 7, 2025 - Balikatan 25 marked the first year that U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion (LAAB) partnered with Philippine Airmen with the 960th Air and Missile Defense Group. This new collaboration builds on the longstanding U.S.-Philippine military relationship, further strengthening our combined capabilities and mutual understanding. “The Balikatan 25 … [Read more...]
Space Command Hosts Global Sentinel
MAY 7, 2025 - U.S. Space Command kicked off its premier space security cooperation capstone event, Global Sentinel 2025, bringing together nearly 30 partner nations plus NATO, April 28. The two-week event, held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, focuses on strengthening international partnerships, enhancing operational collaboration and promoting responsible behavior in … [Read more...]
USS Forrest Sherman Departs for Deployment
MAY 7, 2025 - Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment on May 6, 2025. USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departed Norfolk as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG-12) for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The deployment will underscore the U.S. … [Read more...]