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Five Key Takeaways From the Five Eyes Discussion

A strong alliance, existential threat, increased defense spending and a shoutout to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Leaders from the Five Eyes nations explain what it will take to prepare for conflict with China at the WEST conference on February 12, 2026, in San Diego. Credit: Karras Photography

Navy Secretary Aims To Cut Out Bureaucracy, Accelerate Innovation

The recently announced Golden Fleet seeks acceleration and modernization at the speed of relevance.

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan delivers a keynote address at WEST 2026. Credit: Karras Photography

GPS Spoofing and Other Challenges Prompt Additional Coast Guard Adaptation

The sea service juggles multiple complex missions.

Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella (second from the right) explains the adversarial challenges facing the U.S. Coast Guard on February 12, 2026, at WEST in San Diego. Credit: Karras Photography

Four Focal Points Regarding Allied Shipbuilding

When working together on constructing vessels, the United States and its allies must prioritize design, supply chain, production systems and interoperability, according to one industry official.

Cory Emmons, general manager of Maritime Surfaces Programs at Anduril Industries, speaks at West 2026 held in San Diego. Credit: Karras Photography

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Major Modernization Moves

The maritime service is making significant strides in embracing modern technology, and they're looking to industry for help.

U.S. Coast Guard panelists speak at WEST 2026 in San Diego. Photo Credit: Karras Photography

Indo-Pacific’s Enhanced Operations Amid Rising China Threats

Senior naval leaders discuss the state of their coalition partnerships and the critical role of interoperability.

Naval leaders from the United States and Indo-Pacific region dive into the effects of China's threat at the WEST conference on February 11, 2026, in San Diego. Credit: Karras Photography

Artificial Intelligence May Affect Every Warfighting Function

Experts are challenged to name one military function that AI will fail to touch.

Panelists discuss applied AI for combat advantage during a session at WEST 2026. Credit: Karras Photography

A Complex View of Future Naval Warfare

A lot must happen for the United States to achieve advanced maritime power.

Naval operations experts speak at WEST on February 11, 2026, in San Diego. Credit: Karras Photography

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U.S. Navy Dives Deep  Into Data Density

NIWC Atlantic tackles long-range autonomous missions while focusing on data management and interoperability.

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic successfully completes the fastest known transatlantic crossing of an unmanned surface vessel (USV) September 2025, as it arrives in Troia, Portugal. Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Joe Bullinger/Released

U.S. Navy Embraces Data Revolution

U.S. Pacific Fleet personnel are making advancements in how the branch uses and integrates information, according to one Navy official.

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks at TechNet Indo-Pacific 2025 in Honolulu. Credit: Artistic Mindz Photography

U.S. Navy Ditches the Status Quo

As the Department of the Navy outlines its modern world priorities, its strict new acquisition process leaves no room for waste.

The U.S. Navy is going full steam ahead with its new acquisition framework. Credit: Mariano Lopez aboard USS Gerald R. Ford

Navy’s Silent Swarm Event Goes High and Loud

Industry and academia have a unique opportunity to test and advance their technologies with NSWC Crane’s annual experimentation event.

U.S. civilian contractors conduct tests of emerging electromagnetic advanced technology with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division in Alpena, Michigan, during Exercise Silent Swarm, July 2023. Credit: U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Megan Breen

U.S. Navy Saildrones On

With operations like Southern Spear underway, the U.S. Navy continues its efforts to expand and strengthen its hybrid fleet using unmanned systems.

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WEST 2026 Coverage

Editorial Coverage

Five Key Takeaways From the Five Eyes Discussion

Navy Secretary Aims To Cut Out Bureaucracy, Accelerate Innovation

GPS Spoofing and Other Challenges Prompt Additional Coast Guard Adaptation

Four Focal Points Regarding Allied Shipbuilding

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Major Modernization Moves

Indo-Pacific’s Enhanced Operations Amid Rising China Threats

Artificial Intelligence May Affect Every Warfighting Function

A Complex View of Future Naval Warfare

Sponsor Content From Noblis

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U.S. Navy Dives Deep  Into Data Density

U.S. Navy Embraces Data Revolution

U.S. Navy Ditches the Status Quo

Navy’s Silent Swarm Event Goes High and Loud

U.S. Navy Saildrones On

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