Southcom Archives

U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, the commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), and Ecuadorian Chief of Defense Gen. Henry Delgado Salvador sign a Communication Information Security Memorandum of Agreement in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, September 22, 2025. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Ecuador)

Hegseth announces, without explanation, that Southcom commander Adm. Holsey is retiring

No explanation was given for Holsey’s retirement.

Oct 16, 2025 By Jon Harper

As it helps combat unlawful fishing internationally, NGA is ‘posturing’ for an AI-driven future

DefenseScoop was recently briefed on how data and AI are helping the agency spot illegal fishing activities in waters where they can be extremely difficult to trace.

May 10, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Two unmanned surface vessels, a Devil Ray T-38 and Saildrone Explorer, operate in the Gulf of Aqaba, Sept. 10, during Eager Lion 2022. (U.S. Navy photo)

Navy to expand unmanned systems campaign to 4th Fleet this summer

A new Navy effort to integrate unmanned systems into 4th Fleet in Central and South America will kick off in July, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced.

Apr 4, 2023 By Jon Harper