U.S. Navy RDML Kelly C. Ward and Portuguese service members welcomed the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, John Joseph Arrigo, for a demonstration of robotic and autonomous systems capabilities during an unmanned systems demonstration in Tróia, Portugal, March 6, 2026. The collaborative demonstration showcased the U.S. Navy’s commitment to enhancing maritime security and translating innovation into warfighting readiness.
(U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jack Hoppe.)
The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Concert Band, U.S. Consulate-Krakow and Bytom Air Force Orchestra conducted numerous joint public outreach performances in Brzeg Dolny, Lublin, Przemyśl, and Rzeszów, Poland, Oct. 23-30, 2023. The Stronger Together tour solidifies NATO relationships, advances partnership priorities, and showcases the interoperability and combined partner capabilities on stage through the universal language of...
DAKAR, Senegal -- The Senegalese Air Force hosted more than 300 representatives from several nations at the 2nd Africa Air Force Forum (AAFF), in Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 25-26, 2023.
Captain Jens Peter Koefoed is operational leader of the protection force in the Danish Homeguard Bornholm and is currently participating in the missile reload exercise portion of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS 23). The following is an excerpt of a conversation in which he reflects on his career and his experience working with NATO ally and partner nations. This story has been edited to improve readability and context.
