MARCH 18, 2026 - For a command whose members are spread across 24 countries, the opportunity to come together is invaluable. U.S. Army NATO leadership convened here for their Quarterly Touch Point February 24-25, uniting command teams from the brigade, its two battalions, and nine companies to sharpen their collective focus. The event, QTP 26-1, was designed to build a … [Read more...]
DoW Prioritizes Western Hemispheric Security
MARCH 18, 2026 - The War Department is prioritizing security in the Western Hemisphere, which is integral to U.S. homeland defense, said Joseph M. Humire, performing the duties of assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and Americas security affairs, who spoke during a House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington. Joint Task Force Southern Border helped seal … [Read more...]
Air Force Transports Micro-Nuclear Reactor in C-17
MARCH 18, 2026 - When a C-17 Globemaster III touched down at Hill Air Force Base, Feb. 15, it carried more than cargo, it delivered a glimpse of how the military may power future operations. Inside the aircraft sat a transportable micro-nuclear reactor, part of a groundbreaking Department of War effort to provide reliable energy to military forces operating anywhere in the … [Read more...]
Air Force Tests Draper Liquid Rocket Engine
MARCH 17, 2026 - The Air Force Research Laboratory and an aerospace technology and defense systems contractor recently flew the Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator, powered by the Draper liquid rocket engine, achieving supersonic speeds and demonstrating key concepts of operations. This flight is an innovative step toward advancing capabilities that strengthen deterrence and … [Read more...]
Army Conducts River-Crossing with Korea
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...]