https://centcomcitadel.com/en_GB Citadel is a publication of USCENTCOM, which directs and enables military operations and activities with allies and partners to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring US interests. en-gb images/2026/07/23/57171-car041farsi-370_237.jpg Renewed confidence, stronger partnerships and persistent maritime security have fueled a dramatic surge in commercial shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16joj ssc/features/2026/07/23/feature-03 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/22/57165-_200__jedburgh-370_237.jpg Jedburgh teams transformed scattered French resistance fighters into a coordinated force, reshaping Allied unconventional warfare during World War II. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16j8x ssc/features/2026/07/22/feature-02 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/21/56846-_169b__thaad-370_237.jpg When Iran unleashed its advanced long-range ballistic missiles during Operation Epic Fury, THAAD shattered the enemy strategy at altitudes no other system could reach. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16iuf ssc/features/2026/07/21/feature-02 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/16/56965-_179__mine_countermeasures-370_237.jpg JTF 82's rapid integration into mine countermeasure operations strengthens coalition efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, secure and ready against evolving maritime threats. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16hwg ssc/features/2026/07/16/feature-01 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/15/56994-_176__1st_brigade_combat_team_and_the_82nd-370_237.jpg US forces conducted coordinated training in the CENTCOM region to strengthen readiness and reinforce deterrence across the theater. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16hfa ssc/features/2026/07/15/feature-02 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/14/56822-_170__dark_eagle-370_237.jpg The deployment of America's advanced Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system provides CENTCOM with an unprecedented capability to neutralize deep regional threats. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16h7y ssc/features/2026/07/14/feature-03 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/13/56820-_169a__patrot_pac-3-370_237.jpg Patriot PAC-3 quieted the skies by neutralizing Iran's ballistic threat and validating years of strategic missile defense. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16gvv ssc/features/2026/07/13/feature-01 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/08/56816-_168__eagls-370_237.jpg The US is rewriting the rules of regional security at a fraction of the cost. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16fym ssc/features/2026/07/08/feature-01 Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/03/56786-_165__mim-104_patriot-370_237.jpg CENTCOM's Patriot batteries form a layered, combat-proven shield against advanced missile threats. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16f9s ssc/features/2026/07/03/feature-01 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/02/56785-_167__unmanned_drone_ship-370_237.jpg Advancements in naval technologies for maritime protection. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16f81 ssc/features/2026/07/02/feature-03 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/06/30/56732-_164__regional_cooperation_26-370_237.jpg Regional Cooperation 26 unites nations through advanced cyber defense and command-post operations, strengthening collective readiness for modern security challenges. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16ef4 ssc/features/2026/06/30/feature-02 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/06/26/56627-_161__usvs-370_237.jpg US AI-powered drone 'wolfpacks' are transforming Middle East naval defense, creating an autonomous shield over the world's most vulnerable shipping chokepoints. http://centcomcitadel.com/r/16e87 ssc/features/2026/06/26/feature-01 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000