JUNE 25, 2025 – The Army accepted its first MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) virtual prototype (VP). Bell Textron, the original equipment manufacturer contracted to design and build the FLRAA weapon system, will deliver two VPs. Bell is scheduled to deliver the second VP to the Army later in June to the Aviation Center of Excellence. “The delivery of the … [Read more...]
Ford Carrier Strike Group Departs for Deployment
JUNE 25, 2025 — Nearly 4,500 Sailors assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group departed Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, June 24, for a regularly-scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility. The strike group deployed as an integrated naval force in support of economic prosperity, national security, and … [Read more...]
Exercise to Showcase US-Australia Alliance
JUNE 25, 2025 — More than 35,000 U.S., Australian, and other international military personnel will participate in exercise Talisman Sabre July 13 to August 4, 2025, in Australia and Papua New Guinea to strengthen relationships and interoperability among key Allies and partners, enhancing our collective capability to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns and … [Read more...]
Nominees for Central, European Commands Testify
JUNE 25, 2025 - U.S. forces in the Middle East are laser-focused on warfighting, lethality and readiness, and they are performing superbly, said Navy Vice Adm. Charles B. Cooper II, deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, while testifying at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing for his nomination to admiral and Centcom commander. "The Middle East is incredibly dynamic … [Read more...]
Guard Soldiers Train with Civilian Experts
JUNE 24, 2025 – In an era where threats are just as likely to be identified in cyberspace as on the battlefield, the Idaho National Guard is redefining what it means to protect and defend. Through exercises such as Cyber Discovery, the Guard is not only training its members to respond to cyber threats but also forging critical partnerships with state agencies, educational … [Read more...]