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Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall near Guam, delivering winds over 150 mph to the Northern Mariana Islands and prompting warnings of heavy rain (up to about 20 inches) and tropical-storm conditions through Monday night. Saipan airport logged gusts over 100 mph, power outages persisted, and residents were urged to shelter in interior rooms and stay away from windows as the storm moved west toward the Philippines.
Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, delivering sustained winds near 180 mph and gusts up to 350 km/h, prompting evacuations, shelter openings, and warnings of catastrophic damage and towering waves as authorities warn conditions will deteriorate rapidly.
Typhoon Bavi is rapidly intensifying east of Guam and is forecast to become a Category 4–5 super typhoon this weekend, bringing damaging winds, torrential rainfall (up to 4–5 inches per hour), and dangerous surf to Guam and the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan, Tinian, Rota) as early as Sunday; watches could be issued by Friday and preparations urged by Sunday morning, with the core staying near but south of Saipan. This would mark another major Pacific storm affecting the islands after Sinlaku earlier in 2026.
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works is tying together the MRIC, Patriot, and MADIS into a unified C2 network to form Guam’s 360-degree defense shield under the Golden Dome concept, with live-fire tests during Valiant Shield 2026 and Tenacious Archer 2026 and planned Palau tests, as the Army redesignates Task Force Talon as the 3rd Battalion, 43rd ADAR and continues fielding integrated anti-missile capabilities to defend Guam and CNMI from cruise missiles and drones.
A Guam federal judge refused to sanction immigration attorney Joshua Schroeder for court actions aimed at delaying his client Vang Lor’s deportation, ruling that while Schroeder’s arguments failed, they were made in good faith and are not sanctionable. Lor—who pleaded guilty to attempted murder in 1998—was slated to be deported to Laos after a brief delay caused by the litigation. The DOJ had sought sanctions under an executive order targeting frivolous litigation, and has filed a related motion with the 9th Circuit as part of the broader Trump-era effort to discipline attorneys and firms involved in federal immigration matters.
A super typhoon named Sinlaku battered the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam with ferocious winds and heavy rain, shredding roofs, flipping cars and triggering widespread flooding and power outages; relief workers sheltered more than 1,000 residents, and authorities warned of lengthy outages as assessments continued.
A super typhoon named Sinlaku is bearing down on the Northern Mariana Islands, including Saipan, and Guam, bringing destructive winds, heavy rain and flooding, forcing residents into shelters and raising fears of long power outages as emergency declarations are issued and FEMA mobilizes aid.
A super typhoon named Sinlaku is barreling toward Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing sustained winds near 173 mph and heavy rain that could cause flooding and long-lasting power outages. It is expected to pass near Saipan, Tinian and Rota as a Category 4–5 storm, prompting emergency declarations and FEMA-coordinated relief efforts, with roughly 50,000 residents on the islands and about 170,000 on Guam advised to prepare or shelter in place.
A dangerous Pacific super typhoon, Sinlaku, is bearing down on the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam with sustained winds near 173 mph, expected to make landfall as a Category 4 or 5 storm, triggering warnings and emergency declarations.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku is bearing down on remote U.S. Pacific territories such as Saipan and Guam, bringing heavy rain and strong winds as authorities brace for a direct hit. President Trump approved emergency declarations for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, and FEMA, along with EPA, DOT and the Army Corps of Engineers, is deploying nearly 100 staff to support emergency response and relief, with locals warned of long outages and port disruptions in the storm’s aftermath.
Residents of Guam are increasingly concerned about China's military advancements, including new missile capabilities dubbed the 'Guam Killer,' amid rising geopolitical tensions and China's display of military power, though US military preparations aim to bolster defense and reassure the local population.
B-2 stealth bombers have been deployed from Missouri to Guam, with possible plans to reach Diego Garcia, amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The deployment is likely related to potential military actions against Iran's nuclear sites, especially Fordow, using powerful bunker-busting bombs, with Diego Garcia serving as a strategic base for operations close to Iran. The situation highlights increased U.S. military readiness in the region.
Multiple US B-2 stealth bombers are heading to Guam amid escalating tensions with Iran over its nuclear program, with no current orders given. The deployment, including refueling tankers, is part of strategic positioning, possibly related to potential military actions against Iran, but the final decision remains undecided.
The US military has halted development of the AN/TPY-6 radar on Guam amid broader uncertainties about the island's missile defense system, which includes multiple components like missile launchers and command systems. Despite initial plans for a comprehensive defense architecture, funding, personnel, and infrastructure challenges, along with strategic shifts, cast doubt on the future of the radar and the overall system deployment, raising concerns about Guam's defense against regional threats.
The Missile Defense Agency successfully conducted its first-ever ballistic missile intercept test from Guam, marking a significant step in developing an integrated air and missile defense system for the strategic island. The test involved an Aegis Guam System using an AN/TPY-6 radar and a Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptor to destroy a Medium Range Ballistic Missile target. This effort is part of a broader initiative to enhance Guam's defense capabilities against evolving threats, with the U.S. Army leading the acquisition and execution plan for the Guam Defense System.