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Pentagon Chief Spokesman Sean Parnell spoke about the operation of the U.S. Central Command against the Houthi terrorists, who have continued attacks against allied commercial vessels and the U.S. military.

General Eric Smith said the Marine Corps does not have enough amphibious warships, which make up 10 percent of the fleet, at the current readiness rate.

The Commander of NORAD reported that three F-16 jets scrambled to intercept civilian planes violating the temporary flight restriction near Mar-a-Lago during President Trump’s recent stay.

The director of the Information Innovation Office at DARPA seeks to increase the use of cybersecurity tools to prevent hacks of the Defense Department rather than addressing them after a breach.

The Defense Innovation Unit announced the expansion of certified unmanned aircraft systems and components, including some produced in Ukraine.

Admiral Steve Koehler said the United States need to adapt with not just physical speed but with rapid decision-making and faster information.

Admiral Sam Paparo spoke about the defense of the Taiwan Strait through the “hellscape” strategy of the U.S. Navy’s Replicator initiative.

The new defense secretary is implementing President Trump’s order ending DEI and also said, “Whatever is needed at the border will be provided.”

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown said he intends to stay at his post under President Trump’s second administration.

The chief of naval operations is now able to track status and readiness via the Executive Metrics Dashboard, which automatically updates information from the fleet.