Nov. 26, 2024

U.S. Strengthens Cybersecurity Partnership with Paraguay

The government of Paraguay in collaboration with U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) recently completed a joint cyber security review of Paraguayan government networks designed to strengthen the security of the nation’s critical assets. During the review, the cyber espionage actor Flax Typhoon - a group based in the People’s Republic of China with links to the PRC government - was identified infiltrating Paraguayan government systems.

Nov. 14, 2024

Cyber operations takes stage at CRUZEX 2024

NATAL, BRAZIL — For the first time in the history of CRUZEX, cyber operations played a pivotal role. CRUZEX 2024 introduced "CRUZEX CYBER," a simulated cyber exercise designed to integrate cyber defense with traditional air operations, marking a new frontier in military training. CRUZEX, one of the largest multinational military exercises in Latin America, has traditionally focused on enhancing air and space operational coordination.

Nov. 7, 2024

Adm. Holsey Takes Command of SOUTHCOM

U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey assumed command of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) from U.S. Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson during a change-of-command ceremony, Nov. 7, 2024.

Nov. 7, 2024

Austin Highlights Critical Role of Partnerships at Southcom Change of Command

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the power of U.S. partnerships in bolstering shared values throughout the Western Hemisphere as he presided over Southcom's change of command ceremony at the combatant command's headquarters in Doral, Fla.