Thirty nations, 31 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft, and 30,000 personnel are participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's premier international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity for allies and partners to strengthen their collective...
The Crop Production and Protection program supports research that ensures abundant, affordable, and high‑quality crops while addressing threats from pests, diseases, and environmental pressures. Scientists in this area develop genetic resources, crop improvement strategies, environmentally and economically sustainable production practices, and innovative technologies to protect crops from...
The Animal Production and Protection program focuses on improving the health, productivity, and well‑being of livestock, poultry, and aquatic animals to ensure a safe and sustainable food supply. Research in this area includes developing vaccines and diagnostic tools, advancing genetic improvement and germplasm conservation, enhancing disease resistance, and protecting animals from pests and...
The Nutrition, Food Safety, and Quality program advances understanding of how food and its components affect human health while ensuring the safety and quality of the U.S. food supply. This program conducts research to reduce pathogens and toxins in agricultural products, improve food processing and storage, and strengthen dietary guidance. The work supports public health, enhances the...
The Natural Resources and Sustainable Agricultural Systems program provides research and technologies that support agricultural productivity while protecting soil, water, air, and other natural resources. This area addresses the challenges of climate change, watershed management, soil health, rangeland and grassland sustainability, and environmental quality. ARS scientists develop strategies...
Exercise Arctic Ledger 2026 incorporates financial management expeditionary training in close partnership with four Air National Guard Comptroller Flights across three states to closely mimic the requirements of real world contested combat environments while in a training environment.
The African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD), serves as the key forum for senior military officials to address shared security threats, enhance regional stability, and discuss collaborative frameworks that enable long-term investment and economic growth across the continent. This year’s event was held in Luanda, Angola from June 30 to July 1, 2026.
