AUS-CITY NATO and Military Press Releases

DAF releases final results of M18 MHS supplemental inspection

Webmaster — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:26:51 +0000

DAF officials released the final results of a directed supplemental safety inspection to verify the operational readiness of the M18 Modular Handgun System.

Source: DAF releases final results of M18 MHS supplemental inspection

MRF-D Marines kick off multinational exercise Super Garuda Shield 26 in Indonesia

Webmaster — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:55:52 +0000

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 26 officially began Exercise Super Garuda Shield 26 following an opening ceremony held today in Lampung.

Source: MRF-D Marines kick off multinational exercise Super Garuda Shield 26 in Indonesia

CSAF, CMSAF meet warfighters in CENTCOM

Webmaster — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0000

Air Force senior leaders assessed frontline readiness and force support initiatives during a recent leadership tour. The engagements centered on recognizing deployed service members and deepening coalition airpower partnerships across the theater.

Source: CSAF, CMSAF meet warfighters in CENTCOM

AFAS offers Road Ready grant for spouses of deployed Airmen, Guardians

Webmaster — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The initiative helps alleviate family burdens during deployments and ensures household transportation remains safe and operational.

Source: AFAS offers Road Ready grant for spouses of deployed Airmen, Guardians

USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Departs from Naval Station Mayport for Scheduled Deployment

Webmaster — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0000

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) departed Naval Station Mayport, Aug. 28, 2026, to begin operations in support of its scheduled deployment.

Source: USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Departs from Naval Station Mayport for Scheduled Deployment

PNSY Returns North Dakota to the Fleet

Webmaster — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0000

USS North Dakota (SSN 784) successfully completed its Extended Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Aug. 29, returning the battle-ready asset to the fleet ahead of the rebaselined schedule.

Source: PNSY Returns North Dakota to the Fleet

U.S., Allied Forces Join for Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2026

Webmaster — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0000

Maritime forces from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), and U.S. Navy (USN) are conducting cooperative maritime exercise Pacific Vanguard 2026, beginning with an opening ceremony, Aug. 30.

Source: U.S., Allied Forces Join for Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2026

DAF announces additional guidance implementing changes in response to SECWAR memorandums

Webmaster — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Key changes address medical shaving profile separations, mandatory CBRN mask fit validation deadlines, religious ministry evaluation criteria for chaplains, and streamlined equal opportunity reporting processes.

Source: DAF announces additional guidance implementing changes in response to SECWAR memorandums

Harpoon Coastal Defense System successfully intercepts target vessel in crucial testing, leverages proven missile to protect vital coastal areas

Webmaster — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0000

The Harpoon Coastal Defense System (HCDS)recently marked a significant milestone with the successful execution of Developmental Test (DT-1)at Point Mugu Sea Range (PMSR) validating the system's ability to engage and neutralize maritime threats.

Source: Harpoon Coastal Defense System succ...n missile to protect vital coastal areas

USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) Departs Mayport for Deployment

Webmaster — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0000

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. – The Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) departed Naval Station Mayport, Aug.27, 2026, to begin operations in support of its scheduled deployment.

Source: USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) Departs Mayport for Deployment