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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

3D Tasks Are Optimal for Artificial Intelligence Application

Artificial intelligence is poised for assignments that are dull, dumb and dangerous, one Navy official says.

Jennifer Edgin, acting deputy chief of naval operations for information warfare in the N2/N6, and acting director of naval intelligence, speaks at AFCEA West 2026 held in San Diego.

Sea Service Chiefs Strive To Balance Operational Readiness and Modernization

Modernization efforts sometimes take too long, interfering with deployment plans.

A panel of chiefs from the sea services discuss modernization efforts and challenges on February 11, 2026, at WEST in San Diego. Credit: Karras Photography

Changes Within the Coast Guard Are Enabling Faster Ship Construction

U.S. Coast Guard leaders are implementing changes to the organization, its processes and funding protocols to pave the way for rapid vessel production.

Rear Adm. Chad Jacoby, deputy commandant for Systems/Component Acquisition Executive in the Coast Guard, speaks at AFCEA West 2026 held in San Diego. Photo Credit: Jesse Karras, Karras Photography

Education First for Future Warfighter Success

Navy experts discuss wargaming, flexible spending and further higher education initiatives.

Navy panel shares the stage during a WEST 2026 discussion.

Navy Acquisition and Requirements Reform Is on the Right Track

U.S. Navy officials are implementing new initiatives related to the acquisition and requirements process that are intended to remove the hindrances preventing sailors from getting their hands on the technology they need in a timely manner.

Rear Adm. Matthew Lake, USCG (left), and Vice Adm. Brad Skillman, USN (right), listen during a panel at WEST 2026 held 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

Indo-Pacific’s Enhanced Operations Amid Rising China Threats

Artificial Intelligence May Affect Every Warfighting Function

A Complex View of Future Naval Warfare

3D Tasks Are Optimal for Artificial Intelligence Application

Sea Service Chiefs Strive To Balance Operational Readiness and Modernization

Changes Within the Coast Guard Are Enabling Faster Ship Construction

Education First for Future Warfighter Success

Navy Acquisition and Requirements Reform Is on the Right Track

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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