Defense News & Insights

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July 13, 2026

War Department Changes Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements

The War Department announced the suspension of CMMC phase two requirements, initially scheduled to take effect in November, and launched a comprehensive review of the program.

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July 13, 2026

Reduction Expected for Japan Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates

Service members based in Japan will likely see a reduction in their overseas cost-of-living allowance because of a long-term drop in the value of the Japanese yen.

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July 13, 2026

USS San Antonio Assumes Relief Mission in Venezuela

The amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio arrived at La Guaira, Venezuela, relieving USS Fort Lauderdale as the primary maritime component of the humanitarian assistance mission.

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July 13, 2026

Centcom Completes Another Wave of Strikes Against Iran

U.S. Central Command completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions.

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July 10, 2026

Alaska National Guard Rescues 4 People in 2 Days

Soldiers and airmen assigned to the Alaska National Guard executed four missions to save four people in the Alaska wilderness before the holiday weekend.

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July 8, 2026

Securing the Border: Soldiers Transport Critical Tech

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border transported a telecommunications network system during Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III in Big Bend, Texas.

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July 8, 2026

Graduates of Navy's Surface Navigation Course Steer Fleet

The Navy's Surface Navigator course teaches sailors traditional celestial skills alongside modern systems to build confident bridge teams who can navigate without GPS.

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July 8, 2026

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Publishes Counter-Drone Handbook

JIATF 401 published a practical handbook to help government, industry, and academia build a shared understanding of the drone threat and protection principles.

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July 7, 2026

Preserving Japan's Aviation Heritage: Yokota Air Base Returns Historic Aircraft Artifacts

The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron at Yokota Air Base returned rare WWII-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifacts to the Japanese government.

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