The unified command for U.S. special operations forces.
The USS George Washington has left Da Nang and is relocating toward the Indian Ocean as the Lincoln remains in the Middle East, underscoring a sustained, high-pressure naval posture amid Iran-related operations and logistic strains aboard deployed carriers.
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to Asia, saying it will sustain a defense posture that deters aggression and sustains credible power where it matters most. Washington is calling for partners in Southeast Asia to invest in their own defense and secure their sovereignty, with a focus on the Western Pacific.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has made a brief port call at Laem Chabang, Thailand, allowing about 5,000 sailors and Marines to rest after a record, months-long deployment supporting US operations against Iran. Thai authorities are managing transport, security and restrictions in Pattaya while US officials deny widespread failures in shipboard conditions.
The military has disabled advertising tracking on government devices, including iPhones, Androids, and Windows PCs, to curb location data used by adversaries. The moves come amid wider debate on data privacy and security in conflict zones.
A US-led operation to board a Chinese vessel is aborted after officials confirm an AI-generated report misidentified cargo as nuclear components. The incident underscores growing concern about AI-driven errors in military decision-making.