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DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): ZipServe 8.5 Enhances Navy Reserve Mass Mobilization Readiness

The Navy Reserve released ZipServe version 8.5 on Aug. 31, 2026, continuing a series of improvements designed to make it easier for Selected Reserve Sailors and Navy Reserve activities to prepare for and execute mobilization.

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Severe (4/5)
Event
Sep 24, 4:10 PM UTC
Updated
Sep 28, 2:29 PM UTC
RAPID

USGS earthquakes: M 5.2 - 139 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

139 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
60th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-5.3396, 151.4915 (Oceania)
Event
Sep 24, 12:29 PM UTC
Updated
Sep 28, 10:02 AM UTC
RAPID

Report: CIA warned Europe of Russian drone attack from vessels in the Mediterranean

The CIA reportedly warned European nations of a suspected Russian plot to launch explosive drones from aboard commercial vessels in the Mediterranean.

Severity
Moderate (2/5)
Event
Sep 24, 11:19 AM UTC
Updated
Sep 28, 2:20 PM UTC
RAPID

USGS earthquakes: M 5.3 - 15 km SSW of Hilvan, Turkey

15 km SSW of Hilvan, Turkey

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
60th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
37.4736, 38.8612 (Middle East & North Africa)
Event
Sep 24, 7:40 AM UTC
Updated
Sep 28, 9:51 AM UTC
RAPID

British Government: Russia is widening insecurity while refusing the path to peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Counsellor for Politico-Military Affairs, Arron Newble, says Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine and disruptive activity across Europe are not evidence of success, and calls on Russia to agree an immediate ceasefire and …

Severity
Severe (4/5)
Location
Europe, Ukraine
Event
Sep 24, 6:40 AM UTC
Updated
Sep 28, 10:20 AM UTC
RAPID

USGS earthquakes: M 5.0 - 140 km NNE of Ba, Fiji

140 km NNE of Ba, Fiji

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
60th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-16.3072, 178.0194 (Oceania)
Event
Sep 23, 5:46 PM UTC
Updated
Sep 28, 1:54 AM UTC
RAPID

Joint Navy-Marine Corps Osprey Test Advances Future Fleet Anti-Submarine Capability

A joint Navy-Marine Corps test team executed the first lot acceptance test of sonobuoys from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft off the coast of San Clemente Island, Calif., laying the groundwork for expanded tactical employment across the fleet. 

Severity
Moderate (2/5)
Event
Sep 23, 4:29 PM UTC
Updated
Sep 28, 9:34 AM UTC
RAPID

USGS earthquakes: M 5.7 - 180 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga

180 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5) · PAGER Green
This month
59th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-14.9369, -175.1114 (Oceania)
Event
Sep 23, 2:41 PM UTC
Updated
Sep 27, 9:42 PM UTC
RAPID

German defense minister sees smooth sailing in parliament for his record defense budget

Pistorius is asking lawmakers to approve nearly €140 billion ($160 billion) for defense next year, a record sum.

Severity
Moderate (2/5)
Event
Sep 23, 1:56 PM UTC
Updated
Sep 28, 1:49 AM UTC
RAPID

USGS earthquakes: M 5.0 - Mariana Islands region

Mariana Islands region

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
59th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
21.6622, 143.0239 (East Asia)
Event
Sep 23, 1:01 PM UTC
Updated
Sep 28, 11:54 AM UTC
RAPID

USGS earthquakes: M 5.3 - 51 km WSW of Arauco, Argentina

51 km WSW of Arauco, Argentina

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
59th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-28.7298, -67.2912 (Latin America & Caribbean)
Event
Sep 23, 9:21 AM UTC
Updated
Sep 28, 5:00 AM UTC

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