Latest "NORTHCOM" stories

Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern Command

Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.

By Bryant Harris

6 months ago

Air Force 3-star tapped as next Northern Command boss

Lt. Gen. Gregory Guillot currently serves as the No. 2 officer at U.S. Central Command.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

A new design for homeland defense is in the works at NORTHCOM

U.S. Northern Command's chief is working on a plan for homeland defense that he claims will look vastly different than today's continental defense.

7 months ago

Gallery: New photos released of effort to recover Chinese spy balloon

An F-22 fighter jet from Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, shot down the balloon off the South Carolina coast on Feb. 4.

By Jessica Edwards

10 months ago

Campaigning at the top of the world: The Arctic and homeland defense

It is becoming increasingly apparent that competitors, such as Russia and China, desire to influence international norms and alter the behaviors of allies, partners and Arctic-focused countries for the benefit of these competitor nations.

By Gen. Glen D. VanHerck

16 months ago

Pentagon plan for homeland cruise missile defense taking shape

The Pentagon is narrowing in on a plan for cruise missile defense for the homeland as think tank unveils its suggested architecture to protect against the growing threat.

17 months ago