U.S. special operations command expands Greenland training under Operation Apex Indigo
U.S. Special Operations Command North has brought all U.S. special operations activities in Greenland under a single framework, Operation Apex Indigo.
CSG to make AUSA 2026 debut with land systems, military vehicles and ammunition production capabilities for the U.S. market
The group will also showcase ammunition manufacturing capabilities following a $635 million Army contract awarded to MSM North America.
United States cuts Europe brigade allocation from five to three, reviews bases and seeks allied support for China deterrence
The United States has reduced the number of brigade combat teams assigned or allocated to Europe from five to three and is reviewing its military presence across the continent, Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said.
U.S. Department of War warns of limited capacity to increase weapons production in a crisis
The United States lacks the industrial capacity to rapidly increase production of key weapons systems and munitions in a crisis, the Department of War warned in a new strategy.
U.S. Marine Corps exceeds fiscal 2026 recruiting targets and secures contracts for more than half of its fiscal 2027 mission
The U.S. Marine Corps exceeded its fiscal 2026 recruiting mission across every component and category, according to the Department of War.
U.S. Department of War orders faster counter-drone approvals, with 30-day escalation rule and limits on repeat safety reviews
The U.S. Department of War has directed officials to accelerate counter-drone approvals by reusing relevant assessments and removing unnecessary administrative barriers.
U.S. Army says Domestic Shield awards expand counter-drone procurement across 10 suppliers, including Echodyne radar systems
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has awarded contracts to 10 suppliers to expand counter-drone capabilities under Domestic Shield and related military requirements.
U.S. Army selects Anduril, Castelion, Lockheed Martin, Mach Industries and RTX to develop 1,000-km Precision Strike Missile prototypes
The U.S. Army has opened its next long-range missile competition to three venture-backed newcomers, pitting Anduril, Castelion and Mach Industries against incumbents Lockheed Martin and RTX.
Hegseth sets out autonomous warfare command and resilient military basing plans in six initiatives for U.S. force development
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans for a new combatant command dedicated to autonomous warfare and a program to make U.S. military installations more self-sufficient.
Pentagon launches FORTRESS America to secure military supply chains and energy independence under new homeland defense program
The U.S. Department of War has launched FORTRESS America to secure the energy, industrial capacity and infrastructure needed to sustain military operations under any conditions.
U.S. ends Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq after Erbil withdrawal, with task force in Jordan continuing counter-ISIS operations in Syria
U.S. Central Command said the departure of American forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base on September 30 ended Operation Inherent Resolve’s mission in Iraq.
E-6B Mercury aircraft supports test of Minuteman III airborne backup launch capability if ground-based command centers cannot respond
A U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury served as the airborne command platform for a simulated Minuteman III missile launch test at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, September 15–17.