Drug-trafficking boat strike*: On Friday, US Southern Command said it struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific suspected of transporting narcotics, killing 2 people and leaving 1 survivor. This is part of recent US military strikes on alleged drug-running boats in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean that have killed 190+ people since September.
- *Iran tensions*: US Central Command reported “self-defense strikes” after Iranian missile, drone, and small boat attacks on US Navy destroyers USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason in the Strait of Hormuz area. No US assets were hit. Iran’s state media claimed US naval units came under missile fire after the US disabled an Iranian oil tanker, but the Pentagon hasn’t confirmed damage.
- *Iranian oil tanker*: An American fighter jet disabled the rudder of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, saying it was trying to breach the US blockade.
Retention program update*: The Army updated its retention program for 2026 to reward performance and commitment.
- *New equipment & programs*: The Army announced the MV-75 FLRAA helicopter’s popular name “Cheyenne II”, launched a data operations center, and unveiled Project ARIA for AI.
- *Leadership changes*: 35 days ago, Secretary Hegseth dismissed Army Chief of Staff Gen. George and two other senior officials. 92f05a92af29
- *Balikatan 26 & Salaknib 26*: US Army HIMARS units are conducting live-fire training with Philippine forces.
- *Hanuman Guardian*: US and Royal Thai partners kicked off a bilateral exercise. fd9e
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