US, Saudi Arabia complete counter-drone exercise in Riyadh's 'Red Sands'

Mar 25, 2023

On Thursday, CENTCOM chief Gen. Erik Kurilla told lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee that the counter-UAS drills involved live-fire exercises and allowed...

US conducts precision strikes in Syria, kills 37 terrorists

Sep 29, 2024

In a statement, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, "CENTCOM Forces conducted two targeted strikes in Syria, killing 37 terrorist operatives, including multiple senior...

US Military's CENTCOM commander visits Israel

Jul 03, 2025

Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of the US Military's Central Command, visited Israel yesterday (Wednesday) as the official guest of the IDF's (Israel Defence...

US Central Command rejects Iran's "false claim" of downing fighter jet in Strait of Hormuz

Apr 03, 2026

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has denied IRGC claims of downing an "enemy" jet near Qeshm Island. In a statement on X, CENTCOM asserted that...

CENTCOM Chief, UAE Defense brass talk keeping pressure on IS in Iraq, Syria

Oct 20, 2021

Washington [US], October 20 (ANI/Sputnik): US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Frank McKenzie met and discussed with senior Emirati defence officials the importance of...

US: CENTCOM destroys 2 Yemeni missile systems

Sep 03, 2024

The statement added that CENTCOM determined these systems presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region