FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today called on defense chiefs and other senior military leaders from 34 Western Hemisphere countries to unite in deterrence against bad actors who may already be operating in, or working to encroach upon, the region. Convened by Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and held in downtown Washington, … [Read more...]
First Lightfish Unmanned Vessel Launched
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 - Commander Task Force 66 launched the Lightfish, an unmanned surface vessel, for the first time from a partner nation's vessel during Exercise Cutlass Express 26 off the coast of Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 9. The launch was part of an unmanned systems training event with the Seychelles Coast Guard, designed to test the Lightfish's abilities in … [Read more...]
USS Pinckney Departs Singapore After Repairs
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) departed Singapore, Feb. 4, after a port visit in support of a ship repair and maintenance exercise. Ship repair and maintenance exercises are routinely conducted to maintain readiness and proficiency. These exercises demonstrate the ship’s ability to conduct maintenance and repair while … [Read more...]
Four Guard Members Compete in 2026 Olympics
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — Four Soldiers of the Army National Guard are representing the United States of America in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Vermont Army National Guard’s Staff Sgt. Deedra Irwin, Spc. Sean Doherty and Spc. Maxime Germain are competing as part of the U.S. Olympic Biathlon team, and Utah Army National Guard’s Sgt. Ben Loomis is … [Read more...]
Army Encourages Rapid Delivery from Industry
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — During the Army’s recent technical exchange meeting with industry, Army leaders updated industry partners on Next Generation Command and Control, or NGC2, priorities, opportunities and the way acquisition transformation is enabling the rapid delivery of these emerging commercial capabilities. NGC2 is a fundamental redesign of the way the Army conducts … [Read more...]