https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/ Stay up to date on the latest Department of War statements and announcements. en-us Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:41:40 GMT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:03:51 GMT https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4580507/readout-of-the-16th-us-kuwait-joint-military-commission/ Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Near East and Central Asia Michael P. DiMino IV and Kuwait's Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Khaled al-Shriaan co-chaired the 16th U.S.-Kuwait Joint Military Commission at the Pentagon alongside representatives from U.S. Central Command, the Joint Staff, the Maryland National Guard, and the State Department. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:41:40 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4580507/readout-of-the-16th-us-kuwait-joint-military-commission/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4580198/department-of-war-releases-its-fiscal-year-2025-annual-report-on-sexual-assault/ The War Department released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:05:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4580198/department-of-war-releases-its-fiscal-year-2025-annual-report-on-sexual-assault/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4579297/office-of-strategic-capital-posts-application-for-national-security-fund-financ/ The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital announced the formal Notice of Funding Opportunity for OSC's National Security Fund Finance program has been posted on OSC's website. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:59:18 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4579297/office-of-strategic-capital-posts-application-for-national-security-fund-financ/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4578742/us-jamaica-joint-statement-on-status-of-forces-agreement/ The United States and Jamaica signed a Status of Forces Agreement that builds on the already strong bilateral security partnership between the two countries. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:00:05 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4578742/us-jamaica-joint-statement-on-status-of-forces-agreement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4575019/department-of-war-orders-research-security-audits-at-30-academic-institutions/ The War Department issued formal notifications to 30 domestic academic institutions, directing them to initiate immediate and comprehensive reviews of their academic, financial and research collaborations with foreign entities of concern. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:27 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4575019/department-of-war-orders-research-security-audits-at-30-academic-institutions/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4573544/department-of-war-and-rtx-accelerate-critical-munitions-production-through-navy/ The War Department has announced a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon, an RTX business, awarded by the U.S. Navy, to accelerate production of the Tomahawk missile, a critical long-range strike capability. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:05:12 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4573544/department-of-war-and-rtx-accelerate-critical-munitions-production-through-navy/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4567790/department-of-war-boeing-and-rtx-forge-agreements-to-strengthen-production-of-c/ The War Department, in cooperation with Boeing and RTX Corporation, announced two major framework agreements to increase production of key components of Standard Missile-3 Block IB and increase production of components for Standard Missile-3 Block IIA. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:01:07 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4567790/department-of-war-boeing-and-rtx-forge-agreements-to-strengthen-production-of-c/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4573580/secretary-of-war-hegseth-reaffirms-the-trump-corollary-to-the-monroe-doctrine-c/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to Panama this week to lead the second Americas Counter Cartel Coalition Forum in his role as chairman, participate in the Panamax 2026 military exercise in defense of the Panama Canal and host bilateral engagements with key leaders in the Western Hemisphere. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4573580/secretary-of-war-hegseth-reaffirms-the-trump-corollary-to-the-monroe-doctrine-c/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4572204/joint-statement-on-2nd-meeting-of-the-joint-angolan-american-defense-cooperatio/ Following the recent second meeting of the Angola–United States Joint Defense Cooperation Committee, the parties intend to pursue a closer security relationship and meet again in 2028. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4572204/joint-statement-on-2nd-meeting-of-the-joint-angolan-american-defense-cooperatio/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4568639/department-of-war-launches-the-golden-dome-for-america-hub-to-accelerate-indust/ Space Force Gen. Mike Guetlein, director of Golden Dome for America, announced the official launch of a groundbreaking digital platform designed to streamline collaboration between the Department of War and the commercial technology sector. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4568639/department-of-war-launches-the-golden-dome-for-america-hub-to-accelerate-indust/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4566598/office-of-strategic-capital-signs-400-million-conditional-loan-commitment-with/ The War Department's Office of Strategic Capital announced a $400 million conditional loan commitment to Sunrise Energy Metals Limited to build out the company's scandium operations. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:08:52 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4566598/office-of-strategic-capital-signs-400-million-conditional-loan-commitment-with/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4566579/the-office-of-strategic-capital-signs-14-billion-conditional-loan-commitment-wi/ The War Department signed a $1.4 billion conditional loan commitment with Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced battery materials that directly supports the U.S. defense industrial base. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:03:43 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4566579/the-office-of-strategic-capital-signs-14-billion-conditional-loan-commitment-wi/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4566604/department-of-war-announces-an-855-million-agreement-with-strategic-bauxite-usa/ The War Department announced an $85.5 million equity investment agreement with Strategic Bauxite USA, LLC to establish a secure U.S. supply chain for refractory-grade bauxite, a critical material for national defense and key industrial base sectors. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:02:45 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4566604/department-of-war-announces-an-855-million-agreement-with-strategic-bauxite-usa/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4566574/president-trumps-department-of-war-announces-over-80m-investment-in-mining-scho/ President Donald J. Trump's War Department announced over $80 million in investments in multiple schools of mines and metallurgy, including the Colorado School of Mines, the South Dakota School of Mines, and Johns Hopkins University. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:47:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4566574/president-trumps-department-of-war-announces-over-80m-investment-in-mining-scho/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4566567/office-of-strategic-capital-signs-150-million-conditional-loan-commitment-with/ The War Department's Office of Strategic Capital announced a $150 million conditional loan commitment to Niron Magnetics, Inc. to build out the company's rare earth-free magnet production capabilities. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:46:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4566567/office-of-strategic-capital-signs-150-million-conditional-loan-commitment-with/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4565994/department-of-war-publishes-fifth-release-of-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena-f/ The War Department is publishing the fifth release of declassified and historical Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:25:07 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4565994/department-of-war-publishes-fifth-release-of-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena-f/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4563104/department-of-war-enhances-c-uas-marketplace-to-expand-access-to-validated-tech/ The Department of War, through Joint Interagency Task Force 401, is enhancing its counter-unmanned aerial system marketplace to improve how military organizations, domestic law enforcement agencies and international allies and partners identify, evaluate and acquire validated counter-drone technologies. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:05:38 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4563104/department-of-war-enhances-c-uas-marketplace-to-expand-access-to-validated-tech/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4562482/secretary-of-war-flag-officer-announcement-for-aug-3-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a flag officer nomination made by the president. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:26:01 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4562482/secretary-of-war-flag-officer-announcement-for-aug-3-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4562446/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-aug-3-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a general officer nomination made by the president. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:07:36 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4562446/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-aug-3-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4562167/department-of-war-signs-framework-agreements-with-northrop-grumman-to-ramp-prod/ The War Department, in cooperation with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, announced two framework agreements to expand production capacity of critical missile-interceptor components. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:48 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4562167/department-of-war-signs-framework-agreements-with-northrop-grumman-to-ramp-prod/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4561603/us-navy-to-christen-future-uss-william-charette/ The Navy will christen the future USS William Charette, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:03:29 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4561603/us-navy-to-christen-future-uss-william-charette/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4561771/the-office-of-strategic-capital-signs-820-million-conditional-loan-commitment-w/ The War Department's Office of Strategic Capital announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million to Performance Drone Works to establish high-volume domestic manufacturing capacity for critical drone components. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:00:21 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4561771/the-office-of-strategic-capital-signs-820-million-conditional-loan-commitment-w/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4558782/navy-to-decommission-littoral-combat-ship-fort-worth/ The Navy will decommission the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth during a ceremony at Naval Base San Diego. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:09:45 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4558782/navy-to-decommission-littoral-combat-ship-fort-worth/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4555837/department-of-war-and-l3harris-secure-landmark-deals-to-expand-propulsion-produ/ DOW, in cooperation with L3Harris and Lockheed Martin, announced two landmark seven-year framework agreements to expand production capacity for key components of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense weapon system.  Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:16 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4555837/department-of-war-and-l3harris-secure-landmark-deals-to-expand-propulsion-produ/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4555712/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ Army Staff Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad was killed in action supporting overseas operations in Jordan, the Department of War has confirmed. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:36:08 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4555712/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4554042/dow-awards-a-nearly-7-billion-oracle-agreement-to-accelerate-the-arsenal-of-fre/ The War Department announced a historic up-to-10-year, nearly $7 billion enterprise software agreement with Oracle, further advancing the Arsenal of Freedom. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:25 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4554042/dow-awards-a-nearly-7-billion-oracle-agreement-to-accelerate-the-arsenal-of-fre/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4554459/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcement-for-july-23-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a general officer nomination made by the president. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4554459/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcement-for-july-23-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4553101/the-department-of-war-releases-updated-list-of-foreign-institutions-engaging-in/ The War Department announced the publication of the Fiscal Year 2025 update to the list of foreign institutions engaging in problematic activities, as required by the National Defense Authorization Act. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4553101/the-department-of-war-releases-updated-list-of-foreign-institutions-engaging-in/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4551998/department-of-war-partners-with-the-genesis-mission-to-proliferate-ai-for-scien/ Led by the White House, the War Department is committing substantial resources and technical expertise to the success of the Genesis Mission, a national effort to leverage artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4551998/department-of-war-partners-with-the-genesis-mission-to-proliferate-ai-for-scien/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4551903/dow-identifies-an-army-casualty/ The Department of War announced the believed-to-be death of an active-duty soldier who was supporting overseas operations in Jordan. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4551903/dow-identifies-an-army-casualty/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4550900/dow-identifies-an-army-casualty/ The War Department announced the death of an active-duty soldier who was supporting overseas operations in Iraq. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4550900/dow-identifies-an-army-casualty/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4549661/dow-identifies-army-casualties/ The War Department announced the death of two active-duty soldiers who were supporting overseas operations in Jordan. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4549661/dow-identifies-army-casualties/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4549596/readout-of-the-45th-us-jordan-joint-military-commission/ Assistant Secretary of War for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman and Jordan's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Al Hnaity co-chaired the 45th U.S.-Jordan Joint Military Commission in Amman, Jordan. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:10:50 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4549596/readout-of-the-45th-us-jordan-joint-military-commission/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4549356/department-of-war-invests-71m-to-enhance-space-solar-cell-coverglass-manufactur/ The Department of War announced a $7.1 million investment to establish and scale domestic supply of space solar cell coverglass manufacturing in Twinsburg, Ohio. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:29:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4549356/department-of-war-invests-71m-to-enhance-space-solar-cell-coverglass-manufactur/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4548086/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-july-16-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced President Donald J. Trump made general officer nominations. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:18:43 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4548086/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-july-16-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4548076/secretary-of-war-flag-officer-announcements-for-july-16-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made flag officer nominations. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:16:56 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4548076/secretary-of-war-flag-officer-announcements-for-july-16-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4546628/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-enhanced-screening-protoc/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed an enhanced testosterone deficiency screening protocol for service members to optimize performance and maximize mission readiness. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:38:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4546628/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-enhanced-screening-protoc/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4546096/declassification-of-the-department-of-war-internal-after-action-review-of-the-c/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed the National Academy of Public Administration to conduct an after-action review capturing lessons learned to improve future policy. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4546096/declassification-of-the-department-of-war-internal-after-action-review-of-the-c/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4545594/department-of-war-announces-landmark-agreements-with-new-entrants-to-accelerate/ The Department of War announced framework agreements with three industry partners to complete testing and qualification of the Family of Affordable Mass Missiles Air Force program. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4545594/department-of-war-announces-landmark-agreements-with-new-entrants-to-accelerate/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4545418/the-department-of-wars-office-of-strategic-capital-introduces-national-security/ The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital announced the introduction of the National Security Fund Finance program, which aims to provide capital support to credit funds addressing shortages, gaps and vulnerabilities in critical minerals vital to U.S. national security. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:26:35 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4545418/the-department-of-wars-office-of-strategic-capital-introduces-national-security/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4545395/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-iraqi-prime-minister-ali/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the Pentagon to discuss the global coalition to defeat ISIS, the end of the Operation Inherent Resolve mission from Iraq and the future of the U.S.-Iraq relationship. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4545395/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-iraqi-prime-minister-ali/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4544621/department-of-war-issues-final-fy26-apfit-awards-surpassing-2-billion-milestone/ The War Department announced a new round of awards under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies program, marking a major milestone as the program surpasses $2 billion in total awards since its inception. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:22 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4544621/department-of-war-issues-final-fy26-apfit-awards-surpassing-2-billion-milestone/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4542329/forging-the-arsenal-of-freedom-department-of-war-suspends-cmmc-phase-ii-require/ The Department of War announced the immediate suspension of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Phase II requirements, which were originally scheduled to come into effect on Nov. 10, 2026. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:30:20 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4542329/forging-the-arsenal-of-freedom-department-of-war-suspends-cmmc-phase-ii-require/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4541423/department-of-war-announces-25-million-investment-with-reelement-technologies-t/ The Department of War's Economic Defense Unit, in partnership with the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, announced a $25 million investment with ReElement Technologies Corp. to expand domestic refining capacity for rare earth elements and other defense-critical minerals. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:30:22 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4541423/department-of-war-announces-25-million-investment-with-reelement-technologies-t/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4540611/us-navy-to-christen-future-uss-george-m-neal/ The Navy will christen the future USS George M. Neal during a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss., on Saturday, July 11, at 9 a.m. CDT. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:40:35 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4540611/us-navy-to-christen-future-uss-george-m-neal/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4540375/department-of-war-establishes-the-directed-energy-bio-effects-cross-functional/ The War Department renamed the Anomalous Health Incidents Cross-Functional Team to the Directed Energy Bio-Effects CFT, while the team continues to facilitate the multifaceted implementation of enduring processes, procedures and capabilities. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:00:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4540375/department-of-war-establishes-the-directed-energy-bio-effects-cross-functional/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4539898/department-of-war-publishes-fourth-release-of-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena/ DOW has published the fourth release of declassified and historical Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:57:11 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4539898/department-of-war-publishes-fourth-release-of-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4539008/department-of-war-announces-awards-86-million-joint-laser-weapon-system-agreeme/ The War Department announced the award of two Joint Laser Weapon System Other Transaction Authority agreements to advance the United States' next-generation cruise missile and unmanned aerial system (UAS) defense architecture. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:24 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4539008/department-of-war-announces-awards-86-million-joint-laser-weapon-system-agreeme/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4534935/department-of-war-invests-16m-for-45nm-silicon-on-insulator-qualification/ The War Department announced an investment of $16 million in Defense Production Act Title III funds to BAE Systems. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4534935/department-of-war-invests-16m-for-45nm-silicon-on-insulator-qualification/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4533748/launch-your-cyber-career-department-of-war-cyber-apprenticeship-applications-no/ The War Department Office of the Chief Information Officer launched applications for the cyber apprenticeship program on USAJOBS. The initiative represents a critical step in forging a new generation of elite cyber professionals. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:17:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4533748/launch-your-cyber-career-department-of-war-cyber-apprenticeship-applications-no/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4532101/dow-launches-buildfreedomus-announces-10m-skilled-trades-investment-with-mike-r/ The War Department announced the launch of the Build Freedom workforce development initiative. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:28:20 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4532101/dow-launches-buildfreedomus-announces-10m-skilled-trades-investment-with-mike-r/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4531728/department-of-war-establishes-direct-reporting-portfolio-manager-for-unmanned-s/ The War Department announced the comprehensive consolidation of all Unmanned and Autonomous Systems under a newly established, direct-report position to the deputy secretary of war. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:21:40 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4531728/department-of-war-establishes-direct-reporting-portfolio-manager-for-unmanned-s/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4529413/department-of-war-launches-new-website-to-help-industry-partners-navigate-secti/ The War Department launched a website to provide guidance and resources for industry partners on the implementation of Section 805 of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which restricts future DOW procurement from entities on the Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4529413/department-of-war-launches-new-website-to-help-industry-partners-navigate-secti/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4528780/department-of-war-establishes-new-defense-policy-board/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the appointment of members to the Defense Policy Board. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:23:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4528780/department-of-war-establishes-new-defense-policy-board/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4526862/dow-unleashes-agent-network-to-transform-ai-enabled-battle-management-and-targe/ The War Department launched "Agent Network," the second pace-setting project and key element of the department's new artificial intelligence acceleration strategy. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:04:11 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4526862/dow-unleashes-agent-network-to-transform-ai-enabled-battle-management-and-targe/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4525699/department-of-war-launches-interactive-investment-intelligence-center-tracking/ The War Department's Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy announced the launch of an Investment Intelligence Center interactive public website. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:58:10 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4525699/department-of-war-launches-interactive-investment-intelligence-center-tracking/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4525074/the-office-of-the-under-secretary-of-war-for-research-and-engineering-finalizes/ The Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering finalized a set of recommendations to modernize and reform the War Department's vast research enterprise, priming it to ease bureaucratic friction points and to rapidly deliver combat-ready technologies. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4525074/the-office-of-the-under-secretary-of-war-for-research-and-engineering-finalizes/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4524599/securing-global-dominance-dow-unleashes-quantum-defense-strategy-to-harden-netw/ The War Department Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies announced the release of the Post Quantum Cryptography Strategy. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4524599/securing-global-dominance-dow-unleashes-quantum-defense-strategy-to-harden-netw/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4524344/department-of-war-announces-initiative-to-revolutionize-isr-via-quantum-sensing/ The Department of War's Defense Innovation Unit announced the launch of a multiphase initiative designed to transition mature quantum sensing and timing technologies directly to the joint force. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:31:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4524344/department-of-war-announces-initiative-to-revolutionize-isr-via-quantum-sensing/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4523247/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-june-22-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced President Donald J. Trump made general officer nominations. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:29:08 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4523247/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-june-22-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4520819/the-department-of-wars-office-of-strategic-capital-signs-725-million-conditiona/ The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital announced a $725 million conditional loan commitment with Energy Fuels Inc. to scale the company's domestic processing of rare earth elements. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:28:23 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4520819/the-department-of-wars-office-of-strategic-capital-signs-725-million-conditiona/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4521010/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-uk-defence-secretary-dan/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with U.K. Defense Secretary Dan Jarvis in Brussels. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:12:59 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4521010/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-uk-defence-secretary-dan/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4517853/office-of-strategic-capital-signs-500-million-conditional-loan-commitment-with/ The War Department's Office of Strategic Capital announced a $500 million conditional loan commitment with Phoenix Tailings to scale the company's domestic processing of rare earth elements. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:18:14 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4517853/office-of-strategic-capital-signs-500-million-conditional-loan-commitment-with/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4518200/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-italian-defense-minister/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto at the Pentagon. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:44:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4518200/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-italian-defense-minister/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4518229/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-bilateral-meeting-with-ecuadors-presi/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon with Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa to discuss U.S. national security interests and the two countries' defense cooperation. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4518229/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-bilateral-meeting-with-ecuadors-presi/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4515408/department-of-war-publishes-third-release-of-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena-f/ DOW published the third release of declassified and historical Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:06:37 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4515408/department-of-war-publishes-third-release-of-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena-f/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4515266/joint-press-statement-on-the-sixth-nuclear-consultative-group-meeting/ The United States and South Korea held the sixth U.S.-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group meeting in Seoul. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:20:39 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4515266/joint-press-statement-on-the-sixth-nuclear-consultative-group-meeting/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4513214/joint-statement-on-the-us-japan-cbrn-defense-policy-dialogue/ Tomoki Matsuo, Deputy Director General, Defense Policy Bureau, Japan Ministry of Defense, and Dr. Robert Soofer, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Deterrence and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy, held a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Policy Dialogue in Tokyo. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:28 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4513214/joint-statement-on-the-us-japan-cbrn-defense-policy-dialogue/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4513764/department-of-war-establishes-cyber-mastery-incentive-pay/ The Department of War is launching the Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay program, a key effort in the Secretary of War's Project Patriot Pipeline initiative. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4513764/department-of-war-establishes-cyber-mastery-incentive-pay/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4511567/secretary-of-war-flag-officer-announcements-for-june-8-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made flag officer nominations. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:01:52 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4511567/secretary-of-war-flag-officer-announcements-for-june-8-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4511554/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-june-8-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced President Donald J. Trump made general officer nominations. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:01:08 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4511554/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-june-8-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4511400/command-senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ Army Command Sgt. Maj. Steven W. Fields has been selected to replace U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Jason Reynolds as the command senior enlisted leader of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4511400/command-senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4511232/dow-releases-list-of-chinese-military-companies-in-accordance-with-section-1260/ The War Department released an update to the names of "Chinese military companies" operating directly or indirectly in the United States in accordance with the statutory requirement of Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:41:48 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4511232/dow-releases-list-of-chinese-military-companies-in-accordance-with-section-1260/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4510706/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-french-minister-of-the-a/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin in Normandy, France. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:26:50 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4510706/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-french-minister-of-the-a/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4510332/us-navy-to-christen-future-usns-thurgood-marshall/ The Navy will christen its newest John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Thurgood Marshall, during a ceremony on June 6, 2026, in San Diego. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4510332/us-navy-to-christen-future-usns-thurgood-marshall/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4508712/dow-announces-winners-of-the-2026-commander-in-chiefs-annual-award-for-installa/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the 2026 recipients of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4508712/dow-announces-winners-of-the-2026-commander-in-chiefs-annual-award-for-installa/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4508428/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ The War Department announced the death of an active-duty soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:00:08 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4508428/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4508582/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-june-3-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced President Donald J. Trump made general officer nominations. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4508582/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-june-3-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504792/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-philippine-secretary-of/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Jr., to reaffirm their ironclad commitment to the U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty and shared determination to ensure a stable peace in the Indo-Pacific. Sat, 30 May 2026 13:45:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504792/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-philippine-secretary-of/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504788/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-australia-deputy-prime-m/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Australia Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles met on the margins of the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore and discussed efforts to strengthen and advance the alliance. Sat, 30 May 2026 13:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504788/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-australia-deputy-prime-m/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504769/joint-statement-aukus-defense-ministers-meeting/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with U.K. Secretary of State for Defense John Healey and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore and re-affirmed their commitment to delivering the AUKUS partnership. Sat, 30 May 2026 11:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504769/joint-statement-aukus-defense-ministers-meeting/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504761/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-japanese-minister-of-def/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Japan's defense minister Shinjirō Koizumi in Singapore. Sat, 30 May 2026 10:54:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504761/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-japanese-minister-of-def/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504634/readout-of-under-secretary-of-war-for-policy-elbridge-colbys-meeting-with-israe/ Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby hosted military delegations from Israel and Lebanon to launch the security track supporting the ongoing talks between the two nations. Fri, 29 May 2026 23:27:38 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504634/readout-of-under-secretary-of-war-for-policy-elbridge-colbys-meeting-with-israe/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504498/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-thai-minister-of-defence/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Thai Minister of Defense Adul Boonthamcharoen met for the first time to discuss the strength of the U.S.-Thailand alliance. Fri, 29 May 2026 21:44:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4504498/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-thai-minister-of-defence/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4503447/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meetings-with-singaporean-prime-minis/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Minister for Defense Chan Chun Sing in separate engagements on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Fri, 29 May 2026 12:20:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4503447/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meetings-with-singaporean-prime-minis/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4503443/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-vietnamese-general-secre/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam and Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang to advance progress in the U.S.-Vietnam defense relationship. Fri, 29 May 2026 12:16:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4503443/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-vietnamese-general-secre/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4503069/modernizing-the-arsenal-of-freedom-dow-awards-97b-microsoft-enterprise-agreemen/ The Department of War awarded a Core Enterprise Technology Agreement to Dell Federal Systems for Microsoft services to strengthen the department's digital infrastructure and accelerate modernization efforts across the joint force. Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4503069/modernizing-the-arsenal-of-freedom-dow-awards-97b-microsoft-enterprise-agreemen/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4501073/department-of-war-announces-second-round-of-appointments-to-the-newly-establish/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has approved a second round of appointments to the Science, Technology and Innovation Board, rapidly staffing the newly unified advisory body with top-tier talent. Wed, 27 May 2026 12:57:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4501073/department-of-war-announces-second-round-of-appointments-to-the-newly-establish/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4499758/secretary-of-war-flag-officer-announcements-for-may-22-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made flag officer nominations. Fri, 22 May 2026 19:47:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4499758/secretary-of-war-flag-officer-announcements-for-may-22-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4499305/department-of-war-publishes-second-release-of-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena/ DOW is publishing the second release of declassified and historical Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). Fri, 22 May 2026 11:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4499305/department-of-war-publishes-second-release-of-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4497721/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-may-20-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made nominations in the Air Force. Wed, 20 May 2026 21:22:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4497721/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-may-20-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4496531/statement-attributable-to-assistant-to-the-secretary-of-war-for-public-affairs/ The Department of War has reduced the total number of Brigade Combat Teams assigned to Europe from four to three following a comprehensive, multilayered process focused on U.S. force posture in Europe. Tue, 19 May 2026 22:54:01 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4496531/statement-attributable-to-assistant-to-the-secretary-of-war-for-public-affairs/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4493730/department-of-war-invests-191m-to-expand-and-enhance-the-solid-rocket-motor-ind/ The War Department announced the latest in a series of investments in the solid rocket motor industrial base: an investment of $27.3 million in funds to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company in Chandler, Ariz. Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4493730/department-of-war-invests-191m-to-expand-and-enhance-the-solid-rocket-motor-ind/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4493926/navy-announces-commissioning-of-the-future-uss-cleveland/ The Navy will commission its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Cleveland, during a ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio. Fri, 15 May 2026 20:00:24 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4493926/navy-announces-commissioning-of-the-future-uss-cleveland/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4487254/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-may-14-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made two general officer nominations. Thu, 14 May 2026 19:08:01 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4487254/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-may-14-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4486005/joint-statement-for-the-28th-korea-us-integrated-defense-dialogue/ The Department of War and South Korea's Ministry of National Defense held the 28th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue in Washington, with U.S. and South Korean officials exchanging perspectives on policy directions that enhance the alliance's combined defense posture. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4486005/joint-statement-for-the-28th-korea-us-integrated-defense-dialogue/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4485332/department-of-war-enhances-lethal-strike-capacity-through-partnership-with-new/ The War Department reached new framework agreements with a slate of disruptive new entrants and commercial innovators to aggressively expand the United States military's strike capabilities. Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4485332/department-of-war-enhances-lethal-strike-capacity-through-partnership-with-new/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4485291/department-of-war-announces-key-personnel-elevations/ The War Department is announcing three important personnel decisions that strengthen its leadership team with experienced and dedicated professionals. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:43:49 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4485291/department-of-war-announces-key-personnel-elevations/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4484159/command-senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced a command senior enlisted leader assignment. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:37:33 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4484159/command-senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4483777/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-republic-of-korea-minist/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell provided a readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's meeting with South Korea's Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back at the Pentagon. Mon, 11 May 2026 20:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4483777/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-republic-of-korea-minist/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4482984/forging-the-digital-battlespace-five-eyes-allies-accelerate-project-arcadia-at/ The War Department announced the successful conclusion of the biannual Combined Digital Leadership Summit, marking a pivotal acceleration in joint digital war fighting capabilities and the operationalization of Project Arcadia. Mon, 11 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4482984/forging-the-digital-battlespace-five-eyes-allies-accelerate-project-arcadia-at/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4482439/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-establishment-of-the-depa/ Secretary Hegseth established the Department of War COVID-19 Reinstatement and Reconciliation Task Force to ensure return-to-service efforts for these warriors are optimized across the force.  Fri, 08 May 2026 21:19:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4482439/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-establishment-of-the-depa/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4480582/department-of-war-releases-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena-files-in-historic-t/ The Department of War announced the initial release of new, never-before-seen files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). Fri, 08 May 2026 12:17:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4480582/department-of-war-releases-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena-files-in-historic-t/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4479990/department-of-war-awards-academy-district-20-a-427-million-grant-for-douglass-v/ The Department of War awarded Academy District 20 a $42.7 million grant as the federal share of a $54.1 million project to construct a new Douglass Valley K8 School at the United States Air Force Academy.  Thu, 07 May 2026 17:36:19 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4479990/department-of-war-awards-academy-district-20-a-427-million-grant-for-douglass-v/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4477904/secretary-of-war-flag-officer-announcements-for-may-5-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made flag officer nominations. Tue, 05 May 2026 16:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4477904/secretary-of-war-flag-officer-announcements-for-may-5-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4477884/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-may-5-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made several general officer nominations. Tue, 05 May 2026 16:54:43 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4477884/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-may-5-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4477238/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-may-4-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made several nominations for officer assignments. Mon, 04 May 2026 20:34:22 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4477238/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-may-4-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4476772/dow-announces-winners-of-the-2025-dow-fire-and-emergency-services-awards/ The War Department announced the recipients of the 2025 DOW Fire and Emergency Services Awards for the outstanding accomplishments of its fire departments, fire officers, firefighters and fire service instructors. Mon, 04 May 2026 16:14:29 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4476772/dow-announces-winners-of-the-2025-dow-fire-and-emergency-services-awards/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4476072/us-navy-to-christen-future-usns-solomon-atkinson/ The U.S. Navy will christen the future USNS Solomon Atkinson during a ceremony at Austal USA.  Fri, 01 May 2026 21:14:40 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4476072/us-navy-to-christen-future-usns-solomon-atkinson/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4475177/classified-networks-ai-agreements/ The War Department has entered into agreements with eight of the world's leading frontier artificial intelligence companies to deploy their advanced AI capabilities on the department's classified networks for lawful operational use. Fri, 01 May 2026 11:27:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4475177/classified-networks-ai-agreements/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4470020/us-navy-to-commission-submarine-idaho-ssn-799/ The Navy will commission the 26th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, the future USS Idaho, during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:08:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4470020/us-navy-to-commission-submarine-idaho-ssn-799/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4468089/department-of-war-showcases-progress-on-golden-dome-for-america-the-nations-nex/ Senior leaders from the War Department and the defense industrial base gathered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., to provide an update about Golden Dome for America, the nation's initiative to build a next-generation missile defense shield to protect the homeland. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:19:44 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4468089/department-of-war-showcases-progress-on-golden-dome-for-america-the-nations-nex/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4467402/statement-by-chief-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-termination-of-certain-bargaining/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing the termination of certain collective bargaining agreements in accordance with executive order 14251, "Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs." Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:42:53 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4467402/statement-by-chief-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-termination-of-certain-bargaining/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4466636/statement-from-chairman-of-the-afghanistan-withdrawal-special-review-panel-sean/ Following the Afghanistan Withdrawal Special Review Panel's recommendation and at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the Marine Corps has upgraded valor awards for Marines assigned to Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, who stood at Abbey Gate on Aug. 26, 2021. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:03:22 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4466636/statement-from-chairman-of-the-afghanistan-withdrawal-special-review-panel-sean/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4466038/department-of-war-releases-the-presidents-fiscal-year-2027-budget/ The War Department released President Donald J. Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 defense budget, which asks for a generational investment of $1.5 trillion to unleash the American Arsenal of Freedom, marking a 42% increase over current funding levels. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4466038/department-of-war-releases-the-presidents-fiscal-year-2027-budget/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4465616/fiscal-year-2027-military-intelligence-program-budget-request/ The Department of War released the Military Intelligence Program top-line budget request for fiscal year 2027. The total was $50 billion and is aligned to strategic priorities of the secretary of war. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4465616/fiscal-year-2027-military-intelligence-program-budget-request/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4463884/reauthorization-of-small-business-innovation-research-and-technology-transfer-p/ Following President Donald J. Trump signing into law the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, the War Department is immediately advancing with a redesigned and more focused initiative to accelerate the delivery of advanced capabilities to the warfighter. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:09 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4463884/reauthorization-of-small-business-innovation-research-and-technology-transfer-p/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4483803/combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-meets-to-advance-combined/ The Combined Space Operations Initiative met in Colorado Springs, Colo., to strengthen allied defenses and prioritize Operation Olympic Defender in response to the growing security threats in the space domain. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4483803/combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-meets-to-advance-combined/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4461971/secretary-of-war-general-and-flag-officer-announcements-for-april-15-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made general and flag officer nominations. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4461971/secretary-of-war-general-and-flag-officer-announcements-for-april-15-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4457684/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-indonesian-minister-of-d/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Indonesia's Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Pentagon, where the two leaders agreed to elevate the U.S.-Indonesia bilateral defense relationship to a major defense cooperation partnership. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:03:25 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4457684/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-indonesian-minister-of-d/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4456687/faa-and-dow-sign-landmark-safety-agreement-to-protect-southern-border/ The Federal Aviation Administration and War Department completed a thorough safety assessment of a high-energy laser counter-drone system. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:00:42 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4456687/faa-and-dow-sign-landmark-safety-agreement-to-protect-southern-border/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4455621/command-senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Daryl Plude has been selected to replace Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Mikael Sundin as the command senior enlisted leader, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4455621/command-senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4453766/dow-awards-lompoc-unified-school-district-a-454m-grant-for-manzanita-public-cha/ The War Department's Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation awarded Lompoc Unified School District a $45.4 million grant as the federal share of a larger $60.5 million project to renovate and construct a new Manzanita Public Charter School at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:32:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4453766/dow-awards-lompoc-unified-school-district-a-454m-grant-for-manzanita-public-cha/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4450809/department-of-war-annual-recognition-of-sexual-assault-awareness-and-prevention/ The War Department recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month as part of its ongoing efforts to counter sexual assault in the total force. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:08:27 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4450809/department-of-war-annual-recognition-of-sexual-assault-awareness-and-prevention/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4450358/army-and-navy-continue-tests-of-hypersonic-missile/ The U.S. Army's Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires, in partnership with the U.S. Navy's Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs, conducted a successful launch of a common hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:24 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4450358/army-and-navy-continue-tests-of-hypersonic-missile/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4449029/department-of-war-forges-landmark-agreement-to-triple-pac-3-seeker-production-b/ The War Department, in partnership with Boeing and Lockheed Martin, announced a landmark framework agreement to triple the production capacity of seekers for the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:52 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4449029/department-of-war-forges-landmark-agreement-to-triple-pac-3-seeker-production-b/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4448597/department-of-war-releases-its-annual-report-on-suicide-in-the-military-for-cal/ The War Department released its seventh Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for Calendar Year 2024, continuing its commitment to prevent suicide and strengthen the health, safety and well-being of our warriors and their families and advance force readiness. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:37:12 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4448597/department-of-war-releases-its-annual-report-on-suicide-in-the-military-for-cal/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4446322/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-march-27-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made the following general officer nominations. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:04:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4446322/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-march-27-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4445171/readout-of-under-secretary-of-war-for-policy-elbridge-colbys-visit-to-india/ Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby concluded his visit to India, where he met with senior officials to advance key elements of the 2026 National Defense Strategy. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:28:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4445171/readout-of-under-secretary-of-war-for-policy-elbridge-colbys-visit-to-india/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4441614/department-of-war-secures-agreement-on-thaad-seeker-production-quadrupling-outp/ The War Department, in partnership with BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin, announced a framework agreement to quadruple the production of seekers for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptor. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:58:28 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4441614/department-of-war-secures-agreement-on-thaad-seeker-production-quadrupling-outp/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4441635/department-of-war-and-honeywell-aerospace-forge-agreement-to-surge-production-o/ The War Department, in partnership with Honeywell Aerospace, announced a framework agreement to surge production of critical components for America's munitions stockpile, including navigation systems, actuators and electronic warfare solutions. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:58:19 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4441635/department-of-war-and-honeywell-aerospace-forge-agreement-to-surge-production-o/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4441677/department-of-war-and-lockheed-martin-to-accelerate-prsm-deliveries-putting-pro/ The War Department, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, announced a new framework agreement to accelerate the production of the Precision Strike Missile. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:58:10 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4441677/department-of-war-and-lockheed-martin-to-accelerate-prsm-deliveries-putting-pro/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4441578/dow-comptroller-and-ig-announce-refined-approach-to-achieve-fy28-clean-audit-ob/ The War Department announced that a refined approach is underway to support the department's efforts to achieve a clean audit opinion by 2028. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:43:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4441578/dow-comptroller-and-ig-announce-refined-approach-to-achieve-fy28-clean-audit-ob/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4441831/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-implementation-of-revised/ DOW remains committed to transparency and to working with credentialed journalists who cover the department and the U.S. military. It is equally committed to the security of the Pentagon and the protection of the men and women who work there. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:21:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4441831/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-implementation-of-revised/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4439924/readout-of-under-secretary-of-war-for-policy-elbridge-colbys-meeting-with-gulf/ A readout of Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby's meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council partners. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:20:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4439924/readout-of-under-secretary-of-war-for-policy-elbridge-colbys-meeting-with-gulf/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4439861/joint-statement-reaffirming-a-shared-commitment-to-defense-industrial-resilience/ The National Armaments Directors and senior government officials of the member nations of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience convened for the 2nd Annual Plenary meeting to reaffirm our commitment to accelerating defense industrial cooperation. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:50:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4439861/joint-statement-reaffirming-a-shared-commitment-to-defense-industrial-resilience/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4438373/jiatf-401-in-support-of-interagency-task-force-emphasizes-zero-tolerance-policy/ In support of the White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty, the Justice Department, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and War Department warn that any individual or group found operating an unauthorized drone within designated restricted airspace will face severe consequences. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4438373/jiatf-401-in-support-of-interagency-task-force-emphasizes-zero-tolerance-policy/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4437252/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-strengthening-the-effecti/ The War Department is committed to maximizing taxpayer dollars on warrior education and to equipping military leaders to succeed on and off the battlefield. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4437252/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-strengthening-the-effecti/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4436549/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcement-for-march-17-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made a general officer nomination. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:19:33 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4436549/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcement-for-march-17-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4434924/dow-identifies-air-force-casualties/ The War Department announced the death of six airmen who were supporting Operation Epic Fury. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:03:05 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4434924/dow-identifies-air-force-casualties/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4434529/department-of-war-awards-independent-school-district-no-57-of-garfield-county-e/ The Department of War, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, awarded Independent School District No 57 of Garfield County a $22 million grant as the federal share of a larger $28.2 million project to construct a new Eisenhower Elementary School at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:49:48 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4434529/department-of-war-awards-independent-school-district-no-57-of-garfield-county-e/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4430996/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ The War Department confirmed the death of an Army Reserve soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:34:29 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4430996/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4429866/the-standard-guidelines-for-test-and-evaluation-of-counter-unmanned-aircraft-sy/ Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced the adoption of the Standard Guidelines for Test and Evaluation of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technologies, requiring that all C-sUAS evaluations capture the same core data to facilitate a single, coherent, and reliable body of evidence for use throughout the War Department.   Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4429866/the-standard-guidelines-for-test-and-evaluation-of-counter-unmanned-aircraft-sy/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4429319/jiatf-401-publishes-guide-to-counter-drone-technology-and-privacy-protections/ Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced the publication of "Counter-UAS Operations: Safeguarding Freedoms and Preserving Privacy," a comprehensive guide to the sensor technologies used to detect and identify drone threats and the legal framework that governs their use. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:57:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4429319/jiatf-401-publishes-guide-to-counter-drone-technology-and-privacy-protections/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4429304/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-march-9-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made general officer nominations. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:25:24 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4429304/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-march-9-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4428396/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ The War Department announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:03:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4428396/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4428157/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ The War Department announced the death of a National Guard soldier as a result of a noncombat-related incident who was supporting Operation Spartan Shield in Kuwait. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:06:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4428157/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4425023/jiatf-401-faa-to-conduct-advanced-counter-drone-laser-test-at-white-sands-missi/ Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and the Federal Aviation Administration will conduct a high-energy laser test to continue advancing the safe use of counter-unmanned aerial systems in the United States. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:27:47 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4425023/jiatf-401-faa-to-conduct-advanced-counter-drone-laser-test-at-white-sands-missi/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4424650/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-the-americas-counter-cart/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted defense and security leaders from 17 countries across the Western Hemisphere in Doral, Fla., for the Americas Counter-Cartel Conference. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:54:10 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4424650/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-the-americas-counter-cart/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4421433/dow-identifies-an-army-believed-to-be-casualty/ The War Department announced the believed to be death of an Army Reserve soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:08 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4421433/dow-identifies-an-army-believed-to-be-casualty/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4421430/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ The War Department announced the death of an Army Reserve soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:04 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4421430/dow-identifies-army-casualty/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4421101/department-of-war-invests-27m-for-the-domestic-excavation-extraction-processing/ The War Department announced an investment of $27 million in Defense Production Act Title III funds to U.S. Antimony Corporation for the domestic extraction, processing and refinement of antimony. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:06 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4421101/department-of-war-invests-27m-for-the-domestic-excavation-extraction-processing/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4420475/dow-identifies-army-casualties/ The War Department announced the deaths of four Army Reserve soldiers who were supporting Operation Epic Fury. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:03:46 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4420475/dow-identifies-army-casualties/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4418359/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-aligning-senior-service-c/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed an "Aligning Senior Service College Opportunities With American Values" memorandum directing the War Department to strategically refocus the education of its senior military officers to ensure alignment with the warrior ethos, the national defense strategy and American values. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:32:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4418359/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-aligning-senior-service-c/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4414709/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-february-25-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made general officer nominations. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:13:33 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4414709/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-february-25-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4412189/department-of-war-statement-on-the-rotorcraft-operations-transparency-and-overs/ The War Department issued a statement on the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4412189/department-of-war-statement-on-the-rotorcraft-operations-transparency-and-overs/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4411182/war-department-announces-realignment-of-anomalous-health-incidents-cross-functi/ The War Department recently announced the realignment of the Anomalous Health Incidents Cross‑Functional Team to the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:26 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4411182/war-department-announces-realignment-of-anomalous-health-incidents-cross-functi/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4411175/the-department-announces-new-director-of-dowea/ The department announce that Mr. Paul Craft will succeed Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez as the director of the Department of War Education Activity. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:22:42 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4411175/the-department-announces-new-director-of-dowea/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4411124/department-of-war-announces-groundbreaking-of-new-munitions-campus-in-indiana/ The War Department announced the groundbreaking on the Munitions Campus in Bloomfield, Indiana. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:57:28 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4411124/department-of-war-announces-groundbreaking-of-new-munitions-campus-in-indiana/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4410568/dow-enhances-us-rare-earth-elements-supply-chain-resilience/ The War Department announced a two-year, $2 million investment in ReElement Technologies Corporation of Fishers, Indiana to address the challenges of sourcing allied raw material and increasing domestic critical mineral separation and purification capabilities. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:10 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4410568/dow-enhances-us-rare-earth-elements-supply-chain-resilience/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4410424/department-of-war-invests-118m-for-the-domestic-processing-of-critical-materials/ The War Department announced an investment of $11.8 million in Defense Production Act Title III funds to Umicore Optical Materials USA Inc. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4410424/department-of-war-invests-118m-for-the-domestic-processing-of-critical-materials/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4410393/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-february-20-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump has made a general officer nomination. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:05:24 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4410393/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-february-20-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4409724/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-february-19-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made a general officer nomination. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:08:17 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4409724/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-february-19-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4409576/senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ Army Command Sgt. Maj. Brian J. Morrison has been selected to replace Navy Command Master Chief Mario "Rio" Rivers as the command senior enlisted leader, Defense Commissary Agency. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:53:20 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4409576/senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4406864/department-of-war-partners-with-department-of-energy-in-historic-nuclear-energy/ The Department of War and the Department of Energy are partnering to mark a historic milestone in advancing America's nuclear energy landscape and strengthening national security. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:58:41 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4406864/department-of-war-partners-with-department-of-energy-in-historic-nuclear-energy/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4406780/department-of-war-releases-letter-to-defense-industrial-base-and-acquisition-st/ The War Department released a letter to the defense industrial base and acquisition stakeholders announcing issuance of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Phase 1 class deviations and requesting substantive input to help shape Phase 2 regulatory reforms. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4406780/department-of-war-releases-letter-to-defense-industrial-base-and-acquisition-st/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4406316/dow-aims-to-accelerate-advanced-materials-processing/ DOW announced the Sept. 17, 2025, investment on a five-year contract totaling nearly $9.2 million to the national advanced materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute, LIFT, to address manufacturing challenges associated with ceramic matrix composites. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:43:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4406316/dow-aims-to-accelerate-advanced-materials-processing/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4405418/dow-strengthens-domestic-production-of-critical-display-technologies/ The War Department announced two Sept. 19, 2025, investments totaling $24.5 million to bolster the U.S. supply chain for advanced optical displays. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:43:07 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4405418/dow-strengthens-domestic-production-of-critical-display-technologies/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4402680/department-of-war-finalizes-realignment-of-the-defense-security-cooperation-age/ The War Department announced the realignment of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and the Defense Technology Security Administration to the Undersecretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:31:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4402680/department-of-war-finalizes-realignment-of-the-defense-security-cooperation-age/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4401952/dow-addresses-material-obsolescence-through-reverse-engineering-training/ The Department of War announced a two-year investment totaling nearly $1.8 million made in the Great Plains Innovation Network of Manhattan, Kan., for a reverse engineering activity for obsolescent defense-critical parts missing technical data packages.   Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:00:05 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4401952/dow-addresses-material-obsolescence-through-reverse-engineering-training/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4401775/genaimils-rapid-expansion-continues-with-openai-partnership/ The War Department announced a partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into GenAI.mil. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:44:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4401775/genaimils-rapid-expansion-continues-with-openai-partnership/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4397166/readout-of-under-secretary-of-war-for-policy-elbridge-colby-visit-to-the-republ/ Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby concluded a visit to South Korea and Japan where he met with senior defense and government officials in Seoul and Tokyo to advance the key principles of the 2026 National Defense Strategy and the president's peace through strength agenda. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:25:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4397166/readout-of-under-secretary-of-war-for-policy-elbridge-colby-visit-to-the-republ/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4396462/war-department-announces-vendors-invited-to-compete-in-phase-i-of-the-drone-dom/ The War Department announced the 25 vendors invited to compete in Phase I of the Drone Dominance Program, an acquisition reform effort designed to rapidly field low-cost, unmanned one-way attack drones at scale as part of strengthening America's Arsenal of Freedom. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4396462/war-department-announces-vendors-invited-to-compete-in-phase-i-of-the-drone-dom/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4394552/jiatf-401-publishes-new-guidance-for-physical-protection-of-critical-infrastruc/ Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced the publication of a critical document designed to help installation commanders and local law enforcement use passive measures to secure some of the nation's most vital assets against threats from drones. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:11:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4394552/jiatf-401-publishes-new-guidance-for-physical-protection-of-critical-infrastruc/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4394333/department-of-war-launches-lynx-to-help-businesses-enter-and-compete-in-defense/ The War Department Office of Small Business Programs announced the launch of LYNX, a new digital platform designed to strengthen supplier readiness, improve visibility into business capabilities and expand participation across the defense industrial base. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4394333/department-of-war-launches-lynx-to-help-businesses-enter-and-compete-in-defense/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4393075/department-of-war-invests-181m-to-increase-us-refining-capacity-for-germanium-m/ The War Department announced an investment of $18.1 million in Defense Production Act Title III funds to 5N Plus Inc. (5N+). Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:00:06 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4393075/department-of-war-invests-181m-to-increase-us-refining-capacity-for-germanium-m/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4392771/dow-announces-2025-secretary-of-war-maintenance-awards-winners/ The War Department announced the winners of the 2025 Secretary of War Maintenance Awards at the department's annual Maintenance Awards Banquet. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:53:44 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4392771/dow-announces-2025-secretary-of-war-maintenance-awards-winners/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4393825/us-space-command-announces-general-officer-alabama-native-to-serve-as-headquart/ Space Force Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, announced that Maj. Gen. Terry L. Grisham, a long-time Alabama native with nearly 40 years of military and civilian service, will serve as the command's transition team director. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:40:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4393825/us-space-command-announces-general-officer-alabama-native-to-serve-as-headquart/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4392488/war-department-boards-merge-to-form-new-science-technology-and-innovation-board/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth approved a major overhaul of the War Department's legacy advisory boards, directing the merger of the Defense Innovation Board and the Defense Science Board into the new Science and Technology Innovation Board. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:59:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4392488/war-department-boards-merge-to-form-new-science-technology-and-innovation-board/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4389392/jiatf-401-announces-updated-guidance-to-counter-drone-threats-in-the-homeland/ The War Department's Joint Inter-Agency Task Force 401 announced the release of updated guidance for counter-unmanned aerial systems operations, empowering installation commanders to take decisive action to protect military facilities, assets and personnel within the homeland. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:14:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4389392/jiatf-401-announces-updated-guidance-to-counter-drone-threats-in-the-homeland/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4387421/readout-of-principal-deputy-assistant-secretary-for-indo-pacific-security-affai/ Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jed Royal concluded his visit to Singapore to attend the Shangri-La Sherpa dialogue. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:15:50 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4387421/readout-of-principal-deputy-assistant-secretary-for-indo-pacific-security-affai/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4385840/dow-funded-manufacturing-skills-training-hits-1000th-graduate-milestone/ The War Department announced its Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing project in Danville, Va., and recently graduated its 1,000th student on July 31, 2025. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:59:26 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4385840/dow-funded-manufacturing-skills-training-hits-1000th-graduate-milestone/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4385284/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-january-22-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made general officer nominations. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:25:33 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4385284/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-january-22-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4383300/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-january-20-2026/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made general officer nominations. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:47:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4383300/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-january-20-2026/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4381452/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-japanese-defense-ministe/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Japan's Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi at the Pentagon. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:27:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4381452/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-japanese-defense-ministe/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4376463/department-of-war-announces-1-billion-direct-to-supplier-investment-to-secure-t/ The Department of War, working in partnership with L3Harris Technologies, announced the signing of a letter of intent outlining agreed-upon investment terms pivotal to expanding the production capacity of U.S. solid rocket motors. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:55:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4376463/department-of-war-announces-1-billion-direct-to-supplier-investment-to-secure-t/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4376420/war-department-launches-ai-acceleration-strategy-to-secure-american-military-ai/ The War Department launched a transformative Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Strategy that will extend the lead in military AI deployment and establish the United States as the world's undisputed AI-enabled fighting force. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4376420/war-department-launches-ai-acceleration-strategy-to-secure-american-military-ai/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4376441/the-war-department-overhauls-innovation-ecosystem-to-accelerate-technology-to-t/ The War Department announced a transformative realignment of the DOW's innovation ecosystem under the leadership of Emil Michael, the undersecretary of research and engineering and chief technology officer of the department. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4376441/the-war-department-overhauls-innovation-ecosystem-to-accelerate-technology-to-t/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4375160/general-officer-announcement/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump has made a general officer nomination. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:17:25 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4375160/general-officer-announcement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4373849/us-navy-to-christen-future-usns-lansing/ The Navy will christen the future USNS Lansing during a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Ala. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:00:10 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4373849/us-navy-to-christen-future-usns-lansing/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4373247/the-war-department-strengthens-measures-to-protect-dowfunded-research/ Emil Michael, undersecretary of war for research and engineering, announced new actions to protect DOW-funded research from malign foreign influence, intellectual property theft and other forms of exploitation that threaten the security and economic interests of the U.S. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:29:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4373247/the-war-department-strengthens-measures-to-protect-dowfunded-research/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4371320/department-of-war-establishes-new-acquisition-model-to-more-than-triple-pac-3-m/ Framework agreement with Lockheed Martin is the first in a series of planned Acquisition Transformation Strategy actions with defense industrial base contractors that provide long-term, stable and growing demand signals to encourage industry investment, with a goal of eliminating government facilitization burdens. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4371320/department-of-war-establishes-new-acquisition-model-to-more-than-triple-pac-3-m/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4370464/secretary-of-wars-arsenal-of-freedom-tour-to-rally-nation/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Newport News, Va., to visit shipbuilding yards and a recruiting station as part of the nationwide "Arsenal of Freedom" tour, a call to action to revitalize America's manufacturing might and reenergize the nation's workforce. Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4370464/secretary-of-wars-arsenal-of-freedom-tour-to-rally-nation/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4367608/department-of-war-invests-327m-to-accelerate-solid-rocket-motor-component-produ/ The War Department announced two Defense Production Act Title III investments totaling $32.7 million to expand the solid rocket motor industrial base. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:59:39 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4367608/department-of-war-invests-327m-to-accelerate-solid-rocket-motor-component-produ/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4367514/statement-from-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-national-guard-support/ The secretary of war authorized the activation of up to 350 Louisiana National Guard members on Title 32 status through Feb. 28, 2026. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:19:52 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4367514/statement-from-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-national-guard-support/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366573/the-war-department-to-expand-ai-arsenal-on-genaimil-with-xai/ GenAI.mil, recently launched as the War Department's bespoke AI platform, will soon be expanded with the addition of xAI for Government's suite of frontier‑grade capabilities. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366573/the-war-department-to-expand-ai-arsenal-on-genaimil-with-xai/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366585/command-senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced a command senior enlisted leader assignment. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:58:48 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366585/command-senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366313/the-war-department-announces-first-round-of-fy-2026-apfit-projects-surpassing-1/ The War Department announced the first round of Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies projects selected for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a historic milestone in advancing defense innovation and small business engagement for the program. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:01:31 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366313/the-war-department-announces-first-round-of-fy-2026-apfit-projects-surpassing-1/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366432/the-department-of-war-releases-the-2026-continental-us-cost-of-living-allowance/ The War Department released the 2026 Continental United States Cost-of-Living Allowance rates. These new rates will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366432/the-department-of-war-releases-the-2026-continental-us-cost-of-living-allowance/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366365/department-of-war-invests-185-million-to-expand-germanium-and-silicon-optics-pr/ The Department of War announced an investment of $18.5 million in Defense Production Act Title III funds to Lattice Materials. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:45:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366365/department-of-war-invests-185-million-to-expand-germanium-and-silicon-optics-pr/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366189/flag-officer-announcement-for-december-22-2025/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump has made a flag officer nomination. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:07:09 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366189/flag-officer-announcement-for-december-22-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4365560/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-december-19-2025/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made general officer nominations. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:27:56 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4365560/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-december-19-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4364002/flag-officer-announcements/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made flag officer nominations. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:33:54 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4364002/flag-officer-announcements/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4364000/general-officer-announcements/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made general officer nominations. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:29:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4364000/general-officer-announcements/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4362664/department-of-war-statement-on-the-rotorcraft-operations-transparency-and-overs/ Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell provided a statement on the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:30:40 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4362664/department-of-war-statement-on-the-rotorcraft-operations-transparency-and-overs/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4361903/readout-of-december-2025-us-china-defense-policy-coordination-talks/ Mr. Alvaro Smith, deputy assistant secretary of war for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, met with China's Major General Ye Jiang, deputy director of the Central Military Commission Office for International Military Cooperation, in Washington, for the 19th annual U.S.-China Defense Policy Coordination Talks. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:11:42 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4361903/readout-of-december-2025-us-china-defense-policy-coordination-talks/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4360905/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-the-restoring-honor-to-se/ A statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on the "Restoring Honor to Service Members Separated Under the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Mandate Memorandum." Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:31:15 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4360905/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-the-restoring-honor-to-se/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4360802/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-december-15-2025/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the president made general officer nominations. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:40:09 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4360802/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-december-15-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4357630/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-call-with-japanese-defense-minister-s/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke to his Japanese counterpart, Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi, and reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance to deter aggression in the Asia-Pacific region. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:18:09 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4357630/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-call-with-japanese-defense-minister-s/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4358035/joint-press-statement-on-the-fifth-nuclear-consultative-group-meeting/ The fifth U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Consultative Group meeting was held in Washington, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials, and military and intelligence authorities. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:58:54 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4358035/joint-press-statement-on-the-fifth-nuclear-consultative-group-meeting/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4357076/department-of-war-releases-2026-basic-allowance-for-housing-rates/ The War Department released the 2026 basic allowance for housing rates. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:59:41 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4357076/department-of-war-releases-2026-basic-allowance-for-housing-rates/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4356910/aukus-defense-ministers-meeting-joint-statement/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles and the United Kingdom's Defense Secretary John Healey to the Pentagon to reaffirm the shared commitment to the AUKUS partnership. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:56:45 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4356910/aukus-defense-ministers-meeting-joint-statement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4358288/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-december-10-2025/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a general officer nomination. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4358288/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-december-10-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4354916/the-war-department-unleashes-ai-on-new-genaimil-platform/ The War Department announced the launch of Google Cloud's Gemini for Government as the first of several frontier AI capabilities to be housed on GenAI.mil, the department's new bespoke AI platform. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:04:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4354916/the-war-department-unleashes-ai-on-new-genaimil-platform/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4351515/united-states-defends-space-interests-in-partnership-with-allies-cspo-initiativ/ Military officials joined leaders from all 10 nations of the Combined Space Operations Initiative at the new French Space Command Headquarters, reaffirming the strength of CSpO to deterrence, interoperability and space warfighting capability. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:16:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4351515/united-states-defends-space-interests-in-partnership-with-allies-cspo-initiativ/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4350778/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-swedish-minister-of-defe/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed his Swedish counterpart, Minister of Defense Pål Jonson to the Pentagon. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:12:20 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4350778/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-swedish-minister-of-defe/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4346207/dow-awards-55-million-grant-for-nathan-f-twining-elementary-middle-school-at-gr/ The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation awarded Grand Force Air Force Base Public School District No. 140 a $55,249,082 grant as the federal share of a larger $69,061,352 project to construct a new elementary/middle school at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D.  Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:58:58 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4346207/dow-awards-55-million-grant-for-nathan-f-twining-elementary-middle-school-at-gr/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4341281/readout-of-assistant-secretary-of-war-for-international-security-affairs-daniel/ Assistant Secretary of War for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman co-hosted the High-Level Defense Group with the Polish Secretary of State, Ministry of National Defense, Pawel Zalewski. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:29:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4341281/readout-of-assistant-secretary-of-war-for-international-security-affairs-daniel/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4340220/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-november-21-2025/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made a general officer nomination. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:45:34 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4340220/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-november-21-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4340083/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-federal-republic-of-nige/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed a delegation of security leaders from the Federal Republic of Nigeria led by their National Security Advisor, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to the Pentagon. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:22:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4340083/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-federal-republic-of-nige/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4339911/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-us-space-command-command/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with General Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, at the Pentagon to discuss the relocation of U.S. Space Command's headquarters to Huntsville, Ala. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4339911/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-us-space-command-command/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4339862/the-permanent-change-of-station-joint-task-force-hosts-engagement-with-industry/ The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force hosted an industry engagement with the household good moving industry involved with the transport, delivery and provision of household goods in direct support of our warfighters. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:37:23 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4339862/the-permanent-change-of-station-joint-task-force-hosts-engagement-with-industry/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4339788/office-of-strategic-capital-agrees-to-joint-700m-conditional-loan-commitment-wi/ The Office of Strategic Capital announced a joint $700 million conditional loan commitment with Vulcan Elements and ReElement Technologies to increase domestic Neodymium Iron Boron magnet production and significantly bolster U.S. critical minerals supply chains. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:43:29 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4339788/office-of-strategic-capital-agrees-to-joint-700m-conditional-loan-commitment-wi/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4338685/department-of-war-awards-299-million-to-create-a-us-domestic-supply-of-gallium/ The Department of War announced today a $29.9 million a Defense Production Act Title III award to ElementUS Minerals, LLC. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:19:13 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4338685/department-of-war-awards-299-million-to-create-a-us-domestic-supply-of-gallium/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4337164/readout-of-assistant-secretary-of-war-for-international-security-affairs-daniel/ Assistant Secretary of War for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman visited Romania to advance the bilateral defense relationship and shared commitment to operationalizing NATO's 5% defense spending pledge. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:36:49 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4337164/readout-of-assistant-secretary-of-war-for-international-security-affairs-daniel/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333480/general-and-flag-officers-announcement/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made general and flag officer nominations. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333480/general-and-flag-officers-announcement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333074/under-secretary-of-war-for-research-and-engineering-emil-michael-announces-six/ The Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering, Emil Michael, unveiled six Critical Technology Areas that will define the future of American military superiority. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333074/under-secretary-of-war-for-research-and-engineering-emil-michael-announces-six/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4329487/secretary-of-war-announces-acquisition-reform/ Memorandums referenced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Nov. 7 remarks, together with the newly released Acquisition Transformation Strategy, redefine how DOW develops requirements, manages programs and engages industry to ensure America's warfighters receive critical capabilities at the speed of relevance. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:22:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4329487/secretary-of-war-announces-acquisition-reform/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4330204/department-of-war-establishes-cybercom-20-revised-cyber-force-generation-model/ The War Department is establishing a revised cyber force generation model, aimed at increasing the lethality of the department's cyber forces and providing greater operational outcomes for the Joint Force. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4330204/department-of-war-establishes-cybercom-20-revised-cyber-force-generation-model/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4327839/department-of-war-releases-fiscal-year-2025-military-intelligence-program-budget/ The Department of War released the Military Intelligence Program appropriated top line budget for fiscal year 2025. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:37:15 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4327839/department-of-war-releases-fiscal-year-2025-military-intelligence-program-budget/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4350469/joint-readout-of-the-meeting-of-defense-ministers-from-australia-japan-the-phil/ Australian, Japanese, Philippine and American ministers and secretaries reiterated their concern regarding China's destabilizing actions in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, and their opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:52:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4350469/joint-readout-of-the-meeting-of-defense-ministers-from-australia-japan-the-phil/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333084/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-philippine-secretary-of/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with his Philippine counterpart to reaffirm their ironclad commitment to the U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333084/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-philippine-secretary-of/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333137/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-cambodias-deputy-prime-m/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Cambodia's deputy prime minister and minister of national defense in Kuala Lumpur. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333137/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-cambodias-deputy-prime-m/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333158/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-indonesian-minister-for/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Indonesian Minister for Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin to reaffirm the strength of the U.S.-Indonesia defense relationship. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333158/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-indonesian-minister-for/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333167/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-thailands-minister-of-de/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his Thai counterpart welcomed the Kuala Lumpur Accords and acknowledged the important role of ASEAN Observer Teams in maintaining a durable ceasefire. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333167/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-thailands-minister-of-de/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333195/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-chinas-minster-of-nation/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with China's Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333195/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-chinas-minster-of-nation/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333197/secretary-of-war-hegseth-reaffirms-strength-of-usjapan-alliance-and-commitment/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Japanese counterparts and U.S. military leaders as part of the department's efforts to continue strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333197/secretary-of-war-hegseth-reaffirms-strength-of-usjapan-alliance-and-commitment/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333219/joint-media-statement-on-united-states-malaysia-bilateral-meeting/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his Malaysian counterpart held bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4333219/joint-media-statement-on-united-states-malaysia-bilateral-meeting/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4325782/statement-from-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-us-force-posture-change/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell issued a statement on U.S. force posture changes in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4325782/statement-from-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-us-force-posture-change/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4330371/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-additional-guidance-on-pr/ The War Department remains committed to supporting the many warfighters negatively impacted by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate and offering them every opportunity to return to service. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:03:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4330371/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-additional-guidance-on-pr/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4319286/iraq-transition/ Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on the Iraq transition. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:12:59 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4319286/iraq-transition/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4319001/department-of-war-awards-19m-to-stimulate-academic-research-in-underutilized-st/ The Department of War announced $19.2 million in awards to 29 collaborative academic teams under the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:40:28 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4319001/department-of-war-awards-19m-to-stimulate-academic-research-in-underutilized-st/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4319016/department-of-war-awards-434-million-to-further-on-shore-antimony-trisulfide-pr/ The Department of War announced a $43.4 million Defense Production Act Title III award to Alaska Range Resources, LLC. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:30:46 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4319016/department-of-war-awards-434-million-to-further-on-shore-antimony-trisulfide-pr/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4318734/secretary-of-war-announced-memorandums/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth discussed 11 memorandums during his speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:04:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4318734/secretary-of-war-announced-memorandums/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4330087/readout-of-the-us-israel-defense-policy-advisory-group/ Assistant Secretary of War for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman met with Israel Ministry of Defense Director General Amir Baram to co-chair the Defense Policy Advisory Group. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:07:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4330087/readout-of-the-us-israel-defense-policy-advisory-group/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4316638/us-and-uae-conduct-9th-joint-military-dialogue/ Senior delegations from the United Arab Emirates and the United States convened Sept. 25-26, 2025, in Abu Dhabi for the ninth U.S.-UAE Joint Military Dialogue, the preeminent bilateral forum for advancing the defense partnership. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:39:29 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4316638/us-and-uae-conduct-9th-joint-military-dialogue/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4316499/us-navy-to-christen-future-uss-louis-h-wilson-jr/ The U.S. Navy will christen the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:27:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4316499/us-navy-to-christen-future-uss-louis-h-wilson-jr/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4316035/department-of-war-awards-335-million-to-increase-solid-rocket-motor-capacity-an/ The War Department announced two Defense Production Act Title III awards totaling $33.5 million to expand the solid rocket motor industrial base. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4316035/department-of-war-awards-335-million-to-increase-solid-rocket-motor-capacity-an/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4315852/senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff David L. Isom announced a senior enlisted leader assignment. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:21:03 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4315852/senior-enlisted-leader-assignment/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4314411/department-of-war-announces-new-cybersecurity-risk-management-construct/ The War Department announced the implementation of a groundbreaking Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct, a transformative framework to deliver real-time cyber defense at operational speed. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4314411/department-of-war-announces-new-cybersecurity-risk-management-construct/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4313895/department-of-war-approves-90-million-in-grants-under-the-defense-community-inf/ The Department of War awarded ten Defense Community Infrastructure Program grants from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, totaling approximately $90 million. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4313895/department-of-war-approves-90-million-in-grants-under-the-defense-community-inf/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4313563/joint-press-statement-for-the-27th-korea-us-integrated-defense-dialogue/ The Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defense (MND) and the U.S. Department of War held the 27th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (KIDD) on September 23-24, 2025 in Seoul. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:14:28 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4313563/joint-press-statement-for-the-27th-korea-us-integrated-defense-dialogue/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4313389/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-call-with-estonian-minister-of-defenc/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke with his Estonian counterpart, Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur, and affirmed the Department of War stands with all NATO allies. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4313389/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-call-with-estonian-minister-of-defenc/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4313160/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-canadian-minister-of-nat/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted his Canadian counterpart, Minister of National Defense David McGuinty, for a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:40:45 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4313160/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-canadian-minister-of-nat/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4308827/department-of-war-and-mongolian-ministry-of-defense-conduct-bilateral-defense-f/ Alvaro Smith, deputy assistant secretary of war for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, and Maj. Gen. Gankhuyag Davagdorj, state secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Mongolia, affirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral defense relations during an annual forum. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:43:44 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4308827/department-of-war-and-mongolian-ministry-of-defense-conduct-bilateral-defense-f/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4304293/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-grooming-standards-for-fa/ After a rapid force-wide review of military standards, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently directed the services to implement the following grooming standards for facial hair. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4304293/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-grooming-standards-for-fa/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4302474/department-of-war-awards-396-million-to-expand-solid-rocket-motor-industrial-ba/ The Department of War announced three awards totaling $39.6 million to expand the solid rocket motor industrial base via Title III of the Defense Production Act. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:59:26 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4302474/department-of-war-awards-396-million-to-expand-solid-rocket-motor-industrial-ba/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4300023/trump-administration-announces-security-assistance-package-for-lebanon/ The Department of War approved a Presidential Drawdown Authority package for Lebanon with an estimated value of $14.2 million. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:19:33 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4300023/trump-administration-announces-security-assistance-package-for-lebanon/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4299323/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-singapore-minister-for-d/ During a meeting at the Pentagon, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Singapore Minister for Defense Chan Chun Sing reaffirmed the strength of the bilateral defense relationship and its importance for maintaining deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:48:17 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4299323/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-singapore-minister-for-d/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4299101/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-call-with-peoples-republic-of-china-m/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke with China's minister of national defense in a candid and constructive exchange. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4299101/readout-of-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseths-call-with-peoples-republic-of-china-m/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4297691/department-of-war-announces-the-final-defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-su/ The Department of War released the final Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program as described at 32 CFR 170.3 for public inspection in the Federal Register. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:17:58 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4297691/department-of-war-announces-the-final-defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-su/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4296931/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-september-8-2025/ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made general officer nominations. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:21:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4296931/secretary-of-war-general-officer-announcements-for-september-8-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4295018/dod-awards-yuma-elementary-school-district-one-an-8030235-grant-for-james-d-pri/ The Department of Defense, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, awarded Yuma Elementary School District One a $8,030,235 grant as the federal share of a larger $10,037,794 project to construct a new James D. Price Elementary School at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:23:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4295018/dod-awards-yuma-elementary-school-district-one-an-8030235-grant-for-james-d-pri/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4294758/general-and-flag-officers-announcement-for-sept-5-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made general and flag officer nominations. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:04:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4294758/general-and-flag-officers-announcement-for-sept-5-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4292261/senior-enlisted-leader-announcement/ The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, David L. Isom, announced a senior enlisted leader assignment. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:31:04 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4292261/senior-enlisted-leader-announcement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4289621/dod-establishes-joint-interagency-task-force-to-deliver-affordable-c-suas-capab/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced actions the department is taking to address the growing threat of hostile drones and to enhance its small unmanned systems to protect personnel, equipment and facilities at home and abroad. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4289621/dod-establishes-joint-interagency-task-force-to-deliver-affordable-c-suas-capab/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4286150/readout-of-us-india-22-intersessional-dialogue/ Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jedidiah P. Royal and State Department Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Bethany P. Morrison co-chaired the virtual U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:59:54 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4286150/readout-of-us-india-22-intersessional-dialogue/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4286113/department-of-defense-honors-fallen-heroes-on-fourth-anniversary-of-abbey-gate/ On the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attack at Abbey Gate, the Defense Department pauses to honor the 13 brave U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during the U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:07:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4286113/department-of-defense-honors-fallen-heroes-on-fourth-anniversary-of-abbey-gate/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4275582/oasdsolic-and-singapores-ministry-of-defense-reaffirm-their-commitment-to-coope/ The U.S. Defense Department and the Ministry of Defense of Singapore have signed the third installment of the Combating Terrorism Research and Development Agreement. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:45:05 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4275582/oasdsolic-and-singapores-ministry-of-defense-reaffirm-their-commitment-to-coope/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4270722/office-of-strategic-capital-announces-first-loan-through-dod-agreement-with-mp/ The Office of Strategic Capital announced the recent execution of its first direct loan to strengthen the U.S. industrial base and protect critical minerals supply chains. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 14:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4270722/office-of-strategic-capital-announces-first-loan-through-dod-agreement-with-mp/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4267985/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-saudi-minister-of-defen/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with Saudi Minister of Defense Khalid Bin Salman to discuss shared efforts to deepen bilateral defense cooperation. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:57:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4267985/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-saudi-minister-of-defen/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4264389/department-of-defense-awards-10-million-to-develop-a-domestic-mine-to-master-al/ The Defense Department announced a $10 million award to Elk Creek Resources Corporation via Title III of the Defense Production Act. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:00:16 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4264389/department-of-defense-awards-10-million-to-develop-a-domestic-mine-to-master-al/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4263705/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-a-redu/ The undersecretary for research and engineering directed a personnel reduction within the Defense Technical Information Center. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4263705/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-a-redu/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4263751/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-august-4-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump has made general officer nominations. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:01:45 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4263751/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-august-4-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4260497/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-republic-of-korea-minis/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke by phone with the new South Korean defense minister. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:27:15 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4260497/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-republic-of-korea-minis/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4261509/readout-of-the-us-saudi-strategic-joint-planning-committee-sjpc/ The U.S. and Saudi Arabia held the 9th Strategic Joint Planning Committee, a key forum for the bilateral defense relationship, at the Pentagon. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4261509/readout-of-the-us-saudi-strategic-joint-planning-committee-sjpc/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4256444/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-dod-personnel-support-to/ The Defense Department announced a change in the duty status of military personnel supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in its immigration law enforcement mission. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 01:37:07 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4256444/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-dod-personnel-support-to/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4256438/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-estonian-minister-of/ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with his Baltic counterparts, Minister Pevkur, Estonia; Minister Sprūds, Latvia; and Minister Šakalienė, Lithuania, at the Pentagon. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 01:27:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4256438/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-estonian-minister-of/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4255966/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-july-25-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made a general officer nomination. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:24:14 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4255966/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-july-25-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4252841/department-of-defense-awards-altus-public-schools-a-49211667-grant-for-the-l-me/ DOD awarded Altus Public Schools a $49,211,667 grant as the federal share of a larger $61,522,311 project to construct the new L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School at Altus Air Force Base in Altus, Okla. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:29:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4252841/department-of-defense-awards-altus-public-schools-a-49211667-grant-for-the-l-me/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4252264/department-of-defense-awards-62-million-to-sustain-critical-production-of-tungs/ The Defense Department announced a $6.2 million award to Golden Metal Resources, enabling Golden Metal Resources to deliver a prefeasibility study for a tungsten mining site, Pilot Mountain, located southeast of Hawthorne, Nev. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4252264/department-of-defense-awards-62-million-to-sustain-critical-production-of-tungs/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4251596/general-guetlein-to-lead-the-office-of-golden-dome-for-america/ Golden Dome is President Donald J. Trump's vision to build a layered defense of the homeland to provide for the common defense of the American people against ballistic, hypersonic, advanced cruise missiles and other next-generation aerial attacks from near-peer and rogue nations.   Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:25:10 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4251596/general-guetlein-to-lead-the-office-of-golden-dome-for-america/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4251550/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-sean-parnell-on-medical-conditions-dis/ To ensure the readiness and high standards of the America's fighting force, the secretary of defense issued updated guidance on medical waiver eligibility for men and women seeking to join the U.S. military. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:56:23 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4251550/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-sean-parnell-on-medical-conditions-dis/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4251345/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-his-excellency-ferdi/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to discuss progress in accelerating the defense relationship and reestablishing deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:17:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4251345/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-his-excellency-ferdi/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4250060/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-israel-minister-of-d/ Defense Department Chief Spokesman Sean Parnell provided a readout on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Meeting with Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz. Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:06:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4250060/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-israel-minister-of-d/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4249768/statements-regarding-defense-secretary-announcement-of-presidential-nominations/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump has reappointed Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte and Navy Vice. Adm. Yvette M. Davids. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:30:23 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4249768/statements-regarding-defense-secretary-announcement-of-presidential-nominations/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4249731/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-bahrain-crown-prince/ Defense Department Chief Spokesman Sean Parnell provided a readout on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's meeting with Bahrain Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minster, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:04:39 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4249731/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-bahrain-crown-prince/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4249504/secretary-of-defense-general-and-flag-officer-announcements-for-july-18-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made general and flag officer nominations. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:59:53 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4249504/secretary-of-defense-general-and-flag-officer-announcements-for-july-18-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4249238/department-of-defense-establishes-centralized-media-booking-contact/ The Defense Department Office of Public Affairs has established a new e-mail address dedicated to requests for officials to appear on media platforms with a video or audio element, including television interviews, podcasts, livestreams, online programs and radio. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:20:14 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4249238/department-of-defense-establishes-centralized-media-booking-contact/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4244370/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-the-federal-minister/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with his German Defense counterpart, Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:06:18 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4244370/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-the-federal-minister/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4244007/dod-releases-the-annual-report-on-civilian-casualties-in-connection-with-us-mil/ DOD submitted to Congress and released the Annual Report on Civilian Casualties in Connection With United States Military Operations in 2024. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:28:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4244007/dod-releases-the-annual-report-on-civilian-casualties-in-connection-with-us-mil/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4241518/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-payments-under-the-helpin/ The Defense Department has begun reviewing applications by DOD personnel for payments pursuant to the Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks Act of 2021. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:19:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4241518/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-payments-under-the-helpin/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4238823/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-israel-prime-ministe/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to honor the historic success of Operation Midnight Hammer and to celebrate Israel's special partnership with the United States. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:42:09 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4238823/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-israel-prime-ministe/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4236688/senior-enlisted-advisor-announcement/ The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced a command senior enlisted leader assignment. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:29:27 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4236688/senior-enlisted-advisor-announcement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4236261/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-ukraine-military-aid/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell issued a statement on sending additional military aid to Ukraine. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:35:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4236261/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-ukraine-military-aid/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4234261/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-bilateral-meeting-with-argentinas/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had a meeting at the Pentagon with Argentina's Minister of Defense Luis Petri to explore ways to deepen and institutionalize the U.S. – Argentina defense relationship and deter malign influence in the Western Hemisphere. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:09:10 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4234261/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-bilateral-meeting-with-argentinas/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4233143/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-indias-minister-of-defe/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and emphasized the priority the United States places on India as its key defense partner in South Asia. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:37:36 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4233143/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-indias-minister-of-defe/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4233057/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-indias-minister-of-e/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with India's Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar to discuss the defense partnership and close cooperation between the United States and India. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:29:56 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4233057/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-indias-minister-of-e/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4230680/dod-streamlines-environmental-reviews-to-accelerate-infrastructure-projects/ The Defense Department announced that it has streamlined its National Environmental Policy Act implementing procedures, joining a government-wide effort to modernize and expedite environmental reviews for both public infrastructure and military construction projects. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:37:49 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4230680/dod-streamlines-environmental-reviews-to-accelerate-infrastructure-projects/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4227340/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-26-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump has nominated Army Lt. Gen. Thomas M. Carden, Jr. for appointment to the grade of general, with assignment as vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Army Maj. Gen. Bobby L. Christine for appointment as judge advocate general. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:57:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4227340/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-26-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4226931/department-of-defense-releases-fiscal-year-2026-military-intelligence-program-b/ The Defense Department released the Military Intelligence Program top line budget request for fiscal year 2026. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:02:09 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4226931/department-of-defense-releases-fiscal-year-2026-military-intelligence-program-b/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4224688/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-24-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made a general officer nomination. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:29:16 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4224688/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-24-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4222229/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-20-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made general officer nominations for the Marine Corps. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:49:15 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4222229/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-20-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221479/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-implementation-memorandum/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell issued a statement on Implementation Memorandum for Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221479/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-implementation-memorandum/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221413/senior-enlisted-advisor-announcement/ The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced a senior enlisted advisor assignment. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:07:26 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221413/senior-enlisted-advisor-announcement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221383/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-the-memorandum-for-the-es/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell issued a statement on the memorandum for the establishment of the Military Service Recruitment Task Force. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:47:33 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221383/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-the-memorandum-for-the-es/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221190/secretary-of-defense-flag-officer-announcement-for-june-18-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made flag officer nominations for the Navy. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221190/secretary-of-defense-flag-officer-announcement-for-june-18-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221211/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-18-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump made general officer nominations for the Air Force and Space Force. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:26:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221211/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-18-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221037/dod-identifies-army-casualty/ The Defense Department announced on June 18, 2025, the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:25:20 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4221037/dod-identifies-army-casualty/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4220992/dod-identifies-army-casualty/ The Defense Department announced on June 18, 2025, the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:22:50 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4220992/dod-identifies-army-casualty/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4218736/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-the-unified-command-plan/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell issued a statement on the Unified Command Plan. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4218736/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-the-unified-command-plan/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4218703/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-dod-administrative-and-lo/ The defense secretary authorized the mobilization of up to 700 DOD military personnel in support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida, Louisiana and Texas. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4218703/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-dod-administrative-and-lo/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4216465/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-13-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made general officer nominations. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:16:55 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4216465/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-13-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4216457/secretary-of-defense-flag-officer-announcements-for-june-13-2025/ The Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made flag officer nominations. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:10:13 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4216457/secretary-of-defense-flag-officer-announcements-for-june-13-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4215533/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-securing-the-southern-bor/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell gave a statement on the Defense Department's SkillBridge career transition programs for transitioning service members. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4215533/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-securing-the-southern-bor/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4206995/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-5-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a general officer nomination by the president. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4206995/secretary-of-defense-general-officer-announcements-for-june-5-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4206466/general-and-flag-officers-announcement/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump has nominated Navy Vice Adm. Charles B. Cooper II for appointment to the grade of admiral and Air Force Lt. Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson for appointment to the grade of general. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:18:25 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4206466/general-and-flag-officers-announcement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4203912/afn-succeeds-in-bringing-fm-radio-to-sasebo-japan/ The American Forces Network is achieving the long-sought goal of bringing FM radio to Sasebo, Japan. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4203912/afn-succeeds-in-bringing-fm-radio-to-sasebo-japan/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4204592/secretary-of-defense-navy-flag-officer-announcement-for-june-3-2025/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump has nominated Navy Vice Adm. Frank M. Bradley for appointment to the grade of admiral, with assignment as commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:50:05 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4204592/secretary-of-defense-navy-flag-officer-announcement-for-june-3-2025/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4203775/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-bahrain-crown-prince-an/ A readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's call with Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:17:55 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4203775/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-bahrain-crown-prince-an/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4203711/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-detailing-of-department-o/ Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on detailing of Defense Department civilian employees to support the Department of Homeland Security. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:38:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4203711/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-detailing-of-department-o/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4202734/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-bilateral-meeting-with-australia/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on the margins of the Shangri La Dialogue to discuss key priorities for the U.S.-Australia alliance. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:47:03 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4202734/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-bilateral-meeting-with-australia/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4202592/trilateral-defense-consultations-ministerial-meeting-joint-statement-on-efforts/ Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth convened the fifteenth Trilateral Defense Ministerial Meeting in Singapore. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4202592/trilateral-defense-consultations-ministerial-meeting-joint-statement-on-efforts/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4202577/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-vietnams-minister-of/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Vietnam's Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang to discuss opportunities to deepen defense cooperation, including on defense trade and information sharing, and reaffirm that war legacy issues are a top priority. Sat, 31 May 2025 15:40:02 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4202577/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-vietnams-minister-of/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4202575/readout-of-ptdo-assistant-secretary-of-defense-john-nohs-meeting-with-cambodias/ John Noh, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, met with Lieutenant General Rath Dararoth, Secretary of State, Ministry of National Defence, to discuss regional security issues and the bilateral military relationship. Sat, 31 May 2025 15:35:35 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4202575/readout-of-ptdo-assistant-secretary-of-defense-john-nohs-meeting-with-cambodias/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4202565/joint-statement-on-the-meeting-of-defense-ministers-from-australia-japan-the-ph/ Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met in Singapore for the Defense Leaders Meeting. Sat, 31 May 2025 15:28:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4202565/joint-statement-on-the-meeting-of-defense-ministers-from-australia-japan-the-ph/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4201764/readout-of-secretary-hegseths-meeting-with-southeast-asian-defense-ministers/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Southeast Asian defense leaders from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste in Singapore to discuss defense cooperation with regional partners. Fri, 30 May 2025 16:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4201764/readout-of-secretary-hegseths-meeting-with-southeast-asian-defense-ministers/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4201755/readout-of-secretary-hegseths-meeting-with-thailand-deputy-prime-minister-and-m/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai to discuss steps the two countries are taking together to advance the U.S.-Thai alliance and enhance regional security. Fri, 30 May 2025 15:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4201755/readout-of-secretary-hegseths-meeting-with-thailand-deputy-prime-minister-and-m/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4201749/readout-of-secretary-hegseths-meetings-with-singapore-prime-minister-lawrence-w/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met separately with Singapore Prime Minister Wong and Minister for Defense Chan in Singapore on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue to reaffirm the strength of the bilateral defense relationship. Fri, 30 May 2025 15:54:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4201749/readout-of-secretary-hegseths-meetings-with-singapore-prime-minister-lawrence-w/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4201737/readout-of-secretary-hegseths-meeting-with-philippine-secretary-of-national-def/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Philippines Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. to discuss steps the two countries are taking together to reestablish deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Fri, 30 May 2025 15:50:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4201737/readout-of-secretary-hegseths-meeting-with-philippine-secretary-of-national-def/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4201443/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-sean-parnell-on-strengthening-our-part/ The Defense Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs will take the bold steps needed to provide the leading, high-quality and accessible health care, services and benefits that service members require to succeed in and out of uniform. Fri, 30 May 2025 13:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4201443/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-sean-parnell-on-strengthening-our-part/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4200165/senior-enlisted-advisor-announcement/ The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced a senior enlisted advisor assignment. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:02:56 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4200165/senior-enlisted-advisor-announcement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4199518/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-con/ Chief Pentagon Spokesperson and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell issued a statement on the conclusion of "What You Did Last Week" Exercise. Wed, 28 May 2025 18:59:45 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4199518/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-con/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4199402/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-reorga/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell issued a statement on reorganization of the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Wed, 28 May 2025 18:14:44 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4199402/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-reorga/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4199094/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-per/ Chief Pentagon Spokesperson and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell issued a statement on permanent change of station targeted reductions review and personnel policy changes. Wed, 28 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4199094/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-per/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4197808/senior-enlisted-advisor-announcement/ The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced an assignment. Tue, 27 May 2025 16:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4197808/senior-enlisted-advisor-announcement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4197684/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-hom/ Chief Pentagon Spokesperson and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell issued a statement on homeschooling support for military-connected families. Tue, 27 May 2025 15:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4197684/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-hom/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4194111/keel-laid-for-future-uss-quentin-walsh/ The keel for the future USS Quentin Walsh, an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III guided missile destroyer, was laid during a ceremony at Bath Iron Works, Maine. Wed, 21 May 2025 16:15:44 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4194111/keel-laid-for-future-uss-quentin-walsh/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4193465/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-imm/ Chief Pentagon Spokesperson and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell on issued a statement on immediate modifications to the personal property program. Tue, 20 May 2025 22:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4193465/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesperson-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-imm/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4193417/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-statement-on-golden-dome-for-america/ The Defense Department welcomes President Trump's announcement regarding the Golden Dome for America, a next-generation missile defense shield. Tue, 20 May 2025 20:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4193417/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-statement-on-golden-dome-for-america/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4193103/secretary-hegseth-statement-directing-dod-review-of-us-military-withdrawal-from/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a statement directing DOD review of U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan. Tue, 20 May 2025 18:24:14 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4193103/secretary-hegseth-statement-directing-dod-review-of-us-military-withdrawal-from/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4192007/us-defense-innovation-unit-and-united-arab-emirates-partnering-to-enhance-defen/ The Defense Innovation Unit and the Tawazun Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen defense cooperation and enhance mutual capacity for finding solutions to military requirements by developing and accessing cutting-edge technologies through non-traditional processes. Mon, 19 May 2025 21:29:39 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4192007/us-defense-innovation-unit-and-united-arab-emirates-partnering-to-enhance-defen/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4189772/joint-press-statement-on-us-uae-major-defense-partnership/ The United Arab Emirates minister of state for defense affairs and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a letter of intent to establish a comprehensive U.S.-UAE major defense partnership. Fri, 16 May 2025 21:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4189772/joint-press-statement-on-us-uae-major-defense-partnership/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4188846/dod-announces-winners-of-the-2025-commander-in-chiefs-annual-award-for-installa/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the 2025 recipients of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Fri, 16 May 2025 17:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4188846/dod-announces-winners-of-the-2025-commander-in-chiefs-annual-award-for-installa/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4180537/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-review/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell issued a statement on reviewing the department's military educational institution library collections. Fri, 09 May 2025 20:07:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4180537/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-review/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4180456/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-certif/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell issued a statement on certification of merit-based military service academy admissions. Fri, 09 May 2025 19:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4180456/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-certif/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4179340/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-implem/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell issued a statement on implementing policy on prioritizing military excellence and readiness. Thu, 08 May 2025 21:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4179340/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-and-senior-advisor-sean-parnell-on-implem/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4179115/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-greek-minister-of-defen/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called his Greek counterpart, Minister of Defense Nikos Dendias to discuss his priorities. Thu, 08 May 2025 19:33:03 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4179115/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-greek-minister-of-defen/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4178648/public-service-recognition-week/ Public Service Recognition Week honors the important contributions of public servants at all levels of government. Thu, 08 May 2025 15:13:16 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4178648/public-service-recognition-week/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4177829/quad-concludes-simulation-exercise-to-advance-indo-pacific-logistics-network/ The Quad partners, the U.S., Australia, India and Japan, concluded a simulation exercise to advance the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network in Honolulu. Thu, 08 May 2025 00:30:03 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4177829/quad-concludes-simulation-exercise-to-advance-indo-pacific-logistics-network/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4175358/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-perus-minister-of-de/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met at the Pentagon with Peru's defense minister and foreign minister to discuss U.S. national security interests and the two countries' defense cooperation. Mon, 05 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4175358/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-perus-minister-of-de/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4174523/joint-press-statement-for-the-26th-korea-us-integrated-defense-dialogue/ The Defense Department and the South Korean Ministry of National Defense held the 26th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue in Washington, D.C. Mon, 05 May 2025 18:16:29 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4174523/joint-press-statement-for-the-26th-korea-us-integrated-defense-dialogue/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4174350/software-fast-track-initiative/ Katie Arrington, performing the duties of the DoD Chief Information Officer, signed a memo titled "Accelerating Secure Software," which establishes the Software Fast Track Initiative for the department. Mon, 05 May 2025 16:44:17 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4174350/software-fast-track-initiative/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4174167/department-of-defense-demonstrates-reusability-of-hypersonic-test-vehicle/ The Defense Department Test Resource Management Center conducted a second successful flight of a fully recoverable uncrewed hypersonic test vehicle. Mon, 05 May 2025 16:01:09 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4174167/department-of-defense-demonstrates-reusability-of-hypersonic-test-vehicle/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4174240/2025-us-turkiye-high-level-defense-group-meeting/ The Defense Department and the Turkish Ministry of National Defense held a High Level Defense Group in Ankara, Turkey. Mon, 05 May 2025 15:37:44 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4174240/2025-us-turkiye-high-level-defense-group-meeting/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4172735/statement-on-the-development-of-the-2025-national-defense-strategy/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby to begin the development of the 2025 National Defense Strategy. Fri, 02 May 2025 16:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4172735/statement-on-the-development-of-the-2025-national-defense-strategy/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4172652/us-navy-proves-sea-based-hypersonic-launch-approach/ The U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs is continuing on the path toward the nation's first sea-based hypersonic fielding with a successful end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla. Fri, 02 May 2025 16:00:24 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4172652/us-navy-proves-sea-based-hypersonic-launch-approach/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4172429/dod-announces-winners-of-the-2024-dod-fire-and-emergency-services-awards/ In recognition of the upcoming International Firefighters' Day, DOD announced the recipients of the 2024 Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Awards. Fri, 02 May 2025 13:30:40 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4172429/dod-announces-winners-of-the-2024-dod-fire-and-emergency-services-awards/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4172048/dod-announces-publication-of-the-intellectual-property-guidebook-for-dod-acquis/ The Defense Department released its Intellectual Property Guidebook for DOD Acquisition. Thu, 01 May 2025 21:38:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4172048/dod-announces-publication-of-the-intellectual-property-guidebook-for-dod-acquis/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4171547/department-of-defense-releases-fiscal-year-2024-annual-report-on-sexual-assault/ The Defense Department released the fiscal year 2024 annual report on sexual assault in the military. Thu, 01 May 2025 16:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4171547/department-of-defense-releases-fiscal-year-2024-annual-report-on-sexual-assault/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4171008/secretary-of-defense-directed-review-of-army-transformation-and-acquisition-ref/ The defense secretary directed a review of Army transformation and acquisition reform. Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:10 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4171008/secretary-of-defense-directed-review-of-army-transformation-and-acquisition-ref/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4170098/statement-by-assistant-to-the-secretary-of-defense-for-public-affairs-and-senio/ Under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership, DOD has acted swiftly to support service members and veterans negatively impacted by the department's previous COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:29:15 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4170098/statement-by-assistant-to-the-secretary-of-defense-for-public-affairs-and-senio/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4169267/statement-by-assistant-to-the-secretary-of-defense-for-public-affairs-and-senio/ Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell issued a statement on the first 100 days at the Defense Department. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4169267/statement-by-assistant-to-the-secretary-of-defense-for-public-affairs-and-senio/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4167258/statement-by-jules-w-hurst-iii-performing-the-duties-of-the-under-secretary-of/ The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness will identify any medical conditions that should be ineligible for a medical accession waiver and identify any medical conditions for which a medical accession waiver may only be granted by the secretary of a military department. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4167258/statement-by-jules-w-hurst-iii-performing-the-duties-of-the-under-secretary-of/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166980/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-nato-secretary-gener/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated the U.S. commitment to NATO and said the alliance must return to prioritizing warfighting, lethality and deterrence. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:20:31 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166980/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-nato-secretary-gener/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166978/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-germanys-minister-of-de/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with his German counterpart on shared priorities including ongoing efforts toward a durable peace in Ukraine. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:13:48 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166978/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-germanys-minister-of-de/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166926/readout-of-the-us-singapore-mid-term-defense-review/ John Noh, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, hosted Singapore Ministry of Defence Deputy Secretary for Policy, Frederick Choo, at the Pentagon for the U.S.-Singapore Mid-Term Defense Review. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 23:04:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166926/readout-of-the-us-singapore-mid-term-defense-review/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166732/statement-by-jules-w-hurst-iii-performing-the-duties-of-the-under-secretary-of/ Jules W. Hurst III, performing the duties of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, released a statement on the "Restoring Good Order and Discipline Through Balanced Accountability" memorandum. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:23:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166732/statement-by-jules-w-hurst-iii-performing-the-duties-of-the-under-secretary-of/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166071/us-navy-to-christen-future-usns-sojourner-truth/ The Navy will christen the future USNS Sojourner Truth during a ceremony in San Diego. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166071/us-navy-to-christen-future-usns-sojourner-truth/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4165731/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-the-conclusion-of-service/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the conclusion of service of all members of each DOD advisory committee. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:15:54 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4165731/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-on-the-conclusion-of-service/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166222/dod-senior-advisor-announcements/ Pentagon Acting Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson provided a statement on personnel decisions at the Pentagon. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4166222/dod-senior-advisor-announcements/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4164997/army-announces-official-name-for-its-long-range-hypersonic-weapon/ The U.S. Army announced "Dark Eagle" as the popular name for the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon following the system’s successful end-to-end flight test of the common All-Up Round last December. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4164997/army-announces-official-name-for-its-long-range-hypersonic-weapon/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4164712/joint-press-statement-on-united-states-japan-republic-of-korea-trilateral-secur/ A joint press statement on United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Security Cooperation. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:28:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4164712/joint-press-statement-on-united-states-japan-republic-of-korea-trilateral-secur/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4161375/afn-to-reduce-radio-programs/ The American Forces Network will be reducing radio programs on May 1, 2025, to better streamline operations. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4161375/afn-to-reduce-radio-programs/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4160500/statement-from-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-announcing-the-consolidati/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the consolidation of U.S. forces in Syria under Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve to select locations in Syria. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:30:11 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4160500/statement-from-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-announcing-the-consolidati/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4157492/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-frances-minister-of/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell provided a readout regarding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's meeting with his French counterpart, Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu at the Pentagon, April 17. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4157492/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-frances-minister-of/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4156973/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-bilateral-meeting-with-el-salvado/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon with El Salvador's Defense Minister H.E. René Merino Monroy discussing U.S. national security interests and both countries' defense cooperation. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:55:25 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4156973/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-bilateral-meeting-with-el-salvado/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4153861/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-lithuanian-minister-of/ Defense Secretary Hegseth spoke with Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Dovilė Šakalienė to express gratitude for her leadership in the recovery of four U.S. soldiers who went missing on March 25. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4153861/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-lithuanian-minister-of/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4153078/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-engagement-with-the-ukraine-defen/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth virtually attended a UK- and German-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:50:26 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4153078/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-engagement-with-the-ukraine-defen/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4151039/statement-on-secretary-hegseths-visit-to-panama-by-pentagon-chief-spokesman-sea/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell issued a statement on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to Panama. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:47:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4151039/statement-on-secretary-hegseths-visit-to-panama-by-pentagon-chief-spokesman-sea/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4150395/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell issued a statement regarding U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield's removal from her position. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:56:11 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4150395/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4149739/joint-statement-between-president-mulino-panama-canal-authority-administrator-a/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, President Mulino and Panama's canal authority administrator released a joint statement reaffirming a mutual commitment to address shared security challenges. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:18:19 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4149739/joint-statement-between-president-mulino-panama-canal-authority-administrator-a/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4149615/deputy-secretary-of-defense-steve-feinberg-issues-memo-on-workforce-acceleratio/ Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg's directive launches one of the most ambitious efforts in decades to modernize how the Department is organized and operates. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4149615/deputy-secretary-of-defense-steve-feinberg-issues-memo-on-workforce-acceleratio/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4149611/deputy-secretary-of-defense-steve-feinberg-issues-memo-on-workforce-acceleratio/ The Defense Department is expanding its approach to workforce optimization — broadening the aperture from right-sizing and structural efficiencies to also supercharging the civilian workforce. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4149611/deputy-secretary-of-defense-steve-feinberg-issues-memo-on-workforce-acceleratio/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4149470/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-egypts-minister-of-defe/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Egyptian Minister of Defense General Abd-al-Majid Ahmad Saqr to affirm the strong partnership between the United States and Egypt. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:07:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4149470/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-egypts-minister-of-defe/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4148426/chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-statement-on-covid-19-return-to-service/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell issued a statement on COVID-19 return to service. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:03:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4148426/chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-statement-on-covid-19-return-to-service/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4148141/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-saudi-minister-of-defen/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman about progress on U.S. operations to degrade Houthi capabilities and uphold freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:17:49 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4148141/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-saudi-minister-of-defen/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4147783/readout-of-senior-dod-officials-meeting-with-ecuadorian-minister-of-defense-and/ Senior Defense Department officials met with Ecuadorian Minister of Defense Gian Carlo Loffredo Rendon and Minister of Interior John Reimberg at the Pentagon. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:37:41 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4147783/readout-of-senior-dod-officials-meeting-with-ecuadorian-minister-of-defense-and/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4146879/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell/ Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell thanking Gen. Timothy Haugh for his decades of service. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4146879/statement-by-chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4146414/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-travel-to-panama/ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will depart early next week for a trip to Panama City, Panama, to participate in the 2025 Central American Security Conference. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4146414/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-travel-to-panama/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4146241/senior-enlisted-leader-announcement/ The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced the assignment of a senior enlisted leader. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4146241/senior-enlisted-leader-announcement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4145516/dod-announces-instructions-for-reporting-termination-and-cancelation-actions-ta/ The Defense Department announced the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy memorandum. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:46:12 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4145516/dod-announces-instructions-for-reporting-termination-and-cancelation-actions-ta/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4148095/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-the-united-kingdoms-sec/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a call with his United Kingdom counterpart Secretary of State for Defence John Healey to discuss an update on recent strikes against Houthi terrorists in Yemen. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:04:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4148095/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-the-united-kingdoms-sec/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4144806/advance-underwater-communication-for-the-future-of-naval-operations-a-call-for/ The tri-national AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025 is seeking commercial companies with solutions that will enhance the tactical and operational capabilities of undersea command. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:07:21 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4144806/advance-underwater-communication-for-the-future-of-naval-operations-a-call-for/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4142963/jules-w-hurst-iii-performing-the-duties-of-under-secretary-of-defense-for-perso/ During the hiring freeze directed by the secretary of defense, DOD will continue to hire the civilians that support the lethality of the total force. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:48:40 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4142963/jules-w-hurst-iii-performing-the-duties-of-under-secretary-of-defense-for-perso/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4142473/chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-statement-on-force-posture-updates/ In line with the president's direction to achieve peace through strength, the defense secretary directed the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group to remain in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility in support of regional deterrence and force protection efforts. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:52:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4142473/chief-pentagon-spokesman-sean-parnell-statement-on-force-posture-updates/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4141755/office-of-strategic-capital-receives-89-billion-in-financing-requests-for-first/ The Office of Strategic Capital received more than 200 applications totaling $8.9 billion in financing requests for its inaugural credit product for American manufacturing. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:41:36 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4141755/office-of-strategic-capital-receives-89-billion-in-financing-requests-for-first/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4140344/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-chief-of-staff-joseph-kasper-on-counterterror/ The Defense Department completed a successful counterterrorism mission this weekend, in partnership with El Salvador. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:57:02 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4140344/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-chief-of-staff-joseph-kasper-on-counterterror/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4139820/new-deputy-assistant-secretary-for-cyber-policy-appointed/ Laurie Buckhout, the new deputy assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, is responsible for establishing DOD cyberspace policy and strategy. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:25:53 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4139820/new-deputy-assistant-secretary-for-cyber-policy-appointed/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4139720/secretary-of-defense-directed-review-of-physical-fitness-standards-for-combat-a/ This memorandum directs the military departments to develop comprehensive plans to distinguish combat arms occupations from noncombat arms occupations. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4139720/secretary-of-defense-directed-review-of-physical-fitness-standards-for-combat-a/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4139267/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-concludes-visit-to-japan/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Japan to meet with Japanese counterparts and U.S. military leadership in support of the department's efforts to reestablish deterrence, strengthen the alliance and advance the shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:16:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4139267/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-concludes-visit-to-japan/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4139223/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-frances-minister-of-the/ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a call with his French counterpart, Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:52:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4139223/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-frances-minister-of-the/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4137869/united-statesphilippines-joint-statement-on-secretary-hegseths-inaugural-visit/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his inaugural visit to the Philippines as part of his first trip to the Indo-Pacific region as secretary. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:57:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4137869/united-statesphilippines-joint-statement-on-secretary-hegseths-inaugural-visit/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4136656/joint-statement-on-the-united-states-department-of-defense-and-federated-states/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Micronesia's President Wesley Simina announced they reached a mutual understanding to enable DOD to begin planning and construction on key infrastructure projects in Yap. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:48:37 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4136656/joint-statement-on-the-united-states-department-of-defense-and-federated-states/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4134411/general-officer-announcement/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the president made a general officer nomination. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:01:05 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4134411/general-officer-announcement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4131925/department-of-defense-chief-of-staff-joseph-kasper-statement-on-efforts-to-comb/ The Office of the Secretary of Defense has directed the Director for Defense Intelligence to support OSD in leading an investigation into unauthorized disclosures of sensitive and classified information across the Defense Department. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4131925/department-of-defense-chief-of-staff-joseph-kasper-statement-on-efforts-to-comb/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4131083/afn-provides-big-action-with-ncaa-tournaments-and-mlb-opening-games/ The American Forces Network, AFN, will be broadcasting all the action with round-the-clock access for America's military audiences around the world. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:16:52 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4131083/afn-provides-big-action-with-ncaa-tournaments-and-mlb-opening-games/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4123724/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-the-state-of-qatar-depu/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with the State of Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani. Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:19:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4123724/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-the-state-of-qatar-depu/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4123717/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-iraqi-prime-minister-mo/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia' al-Sudani to discuss U.S. operations to eliminate the Houthi threat to American commerce and restore American freedom of navigation. Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4123717/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-iraqi-prime-minister-mo/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4119924/secretary-of-defense-directs-restructuring-of-the-office-of-net-assessment-to-a/ Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell announced Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's direction on the restructuring of the Office of Net Assessment. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:14:05 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4119924/secretary-of-defense-directs-restructuring-of-the-office-of-net-assessment-to-a/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4118161/rapid-force-wide-review-of-military-standards/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a departmentwide review of existing standards set by U.S. military branches pertaining to physical fitness, body composition and grooming, which includes but is not limited to beards. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4118161/rapid-force-wide-review-of-military-standards/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4117976/general-officer-announcement/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the president has made a nomination for the assignment of chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4117976/general-officer-announcement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4118453/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-call-with-saudi-minister-of-defens/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with his Saudi counterpart to discuss regional security and opportunities to deepen cooperation against shared threats. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:46:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4118453/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-call-with-saudi-minister-of-defens/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4113856/dod-report-on-sexual-harassment-and-violence-at-the-military-service-academies/ The Defense Department has released the Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, Academic Program Year 2023-2024. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:45:48 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4113856/dod-report-on-sexual-harassment-and-violence-at-the-military-service-academies/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4113076/pentagon-culls-social-science-research-prioritizes-fiscal-responsibility-and-te/ The Office of the Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering is scrapping its social science research portfolio as part of a broader effort to ensure fiscal responsibility and prioritize mission-critical activities. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4113076/pentagon-culls-social-science-research-prioritizes-fiscal-responsibility-and-te/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4102487/defense-pricing-contracting-and-acquisition-policy-office-issued-class-deviatio/ Class Deviation 2025-O0003, Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity in Federal Contracts, is available in full on the Defense Pricing, Contracting and Acquisition Policy Office website. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:26:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4102487/defense-pricing-contracting-and-acquisition-policy-office-issued-class-deviatio/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4091760/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-israeli-minister-of-def/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz to discuss bilateral interests, regional developments and opportunities and security assistance priorities. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:40:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4091760/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-israeli-minister-of-def/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4090073/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-renames-fort-moore-to-fort-benning/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming Fort Moore in Georgia to Fort Benning. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:23:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4090073/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-renames-fort-moore-to-fort-benning/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4088627/pentagon-releases-guidance-for-department-of-defense-civilian-employees-on-resp/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directs each member of DOD's civilian workforce to provide five bullets on what they accomplished in their specific jobs last week to their immediate supervisors. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:44:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4088627/pentagon-releases-guidance-for-department-of-defense-civilian-employees-on-resp/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4086539/dod-statement-on-deployment-of-stryker-brigade-combat-team-to-help-secure-our-s/ As directed by President Donald J. Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the deployment of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team and General Support Aviation Battalion to reinforce and expand current border security operations. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:04:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4086539/dod-statement-on-deployment-of-stryker-brigade-combat-team-to-help-secure-our-s/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4079501/pentagon-releases-digital-content-refresh-memorandum/ The memorandum mandates a digital content refresh across all DOD public platforms in alignment with President Donald J. Trump's executive orders and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directives. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:14:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4079501/pentagon-releases-digital-content-refresh-memorandum/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4076283/readout-of-secretary-hegseths-meeting-with-saudi-minister-of-defense-his-royal/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth received the Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman at the Pentagon, where he reaffirmed the critical defense partnership between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:45:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4076283/readout-of-secretary-hegseths-meeting-with-saudi-minister-of-defense-his-royal/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4074482/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-statement-on-general-officer-nominations/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a statement on general officer nominations. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4074482/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-statement-on-general-officer-nominations/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4074278/dod-probationary-workforce-statement/ The Defense Department is re-evaluating the probationary workforce, consistent with the president's initiative to reform the federal workforce to maximize efficiency and productivity. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:51:18 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4074278/dod-probationary-workforce-statement/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4071371/statement-by-performing-the-duties-of-deputy-secretary-of-defense-robert-g-sale/ Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert G. Salesses issued a statement about President Trump Donald Trump's charge to the Defense Department. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:40:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4071371/statement-by-performing-the-duties-of-deputy-secretary-of-defense-robert-g-sale/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4071336/department-of-defense-chief-of-staff-joseph-kasper-statement-on-us-northcom-com/ General Gregory M. Guillot, commander, U.S. Northern Command, and General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Secretary of National Defense of Mexico (Defensa), met to discuss cooperation on security along the Mexico and U.S. border. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:06:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4071336/department-of-defense-chief-of-staff-joseph-kasper-statement-on-us-northcom-com/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4071269/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-thailand-deputy-prime-m/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai held an introductory call to reaffirm the shared commitment to the long-standing U.S.-Thailand alliance. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4071269/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-thailand-deputy-prime-m/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4068852/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-the-uae-minister-of-sta/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Emirati minister of state for defense affairs held an introductory call to exchange views on regional issues and reaffirm the United States-United Arab Emirates defense partnership. Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:31:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4068852/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-the-uae-minister-of-sta/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4068809/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-saudi-minister-of-defen/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Saudi Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman held an introductory call to reaffirm the critical defense partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:47:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4068809/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-saudi-minister-of-defen/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4068780/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-qatar-deputy-prime-mini/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani held an introductory call to reaffirm the bilateral defense partnership and discuss opportunities to work together in support of regional security. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:32:26 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4068780/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-qatar-deputy-prime-mini/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4068754/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meetings-with-the-president-of-th/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a clear message that Poland is a model ally on defense spending and modernization efforts during meetings with the nation's president and defense minister. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 19:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4068754/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meetings-with-the-president-of-th/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4067378/readout-of-ptdo-under-secretary-of-defense-for-policy-alex-velez-greens-meeting/ Alex Velez-Green, performing the duties of undersecretary of defense for policy, met with Bahrain's national security advisor at the Pentagon. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:34:15 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4067378/readout-of-ptdo-under-secretary-of-defense-for-policy-alex-velez-greens-meeting/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4065017/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-german-minister-of-d/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a bilateral meeting with his German counterpart at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4065017/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-german-minister-of-d/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4065012/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-the-united-kingdoms/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with his United Kingdom counterpart at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:45:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4065012/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-the-united-kingdoms/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4064161/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-jordans-king-abdulla/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Jordan's King Abdullah II to affirm the strong partnership between the United States and Jordan. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4064161/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-jordans-king-abdulla/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4062245/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-renames-fort-liberty-to-fort-bragg/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming Fort Liberty in North Carolina to Fort Bragg. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4062245/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-renames-fort-liberty-to-fort-bragg/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4060748/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-australias-deputy-pr/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles at the Pentagon to discuss key priorities to advance through the U.S.-Australia alliance. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 23:23:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4060748/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-australias-deputy-pr/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4065691/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-vietnams-minister-of-na/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held an introductory call with Vietnam's National Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4065691/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-vietnams-minister-of-na/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4060484/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-indonesian-minister-of/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin held an introductory call to reiterate the United States' and Indonesia's commitment to a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:06:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4060484/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-indonesian-minister-of/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4056264/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-indian-minister-of-defe/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh held an introductory call to reaffirm their shared commitment to the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:29:42 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4056264/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-indian-minister-of-defe/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055836/afn-broadcasts-super-bowl-lix-to-us-military-audiences-worldwide/ The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) invite overseas audiences to enjoy the military network's full-day coverage of America's most watched sporting event, the Super Bowl, beginning this Sunday, February 9. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055836/afn-broadcasts-super-bowl-lix-to-us-military-audiences-worldwide/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055572/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-panamas-president/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a call with Panamanian President José Raul Mulino and they agreed on the strong relationship and many security interests that the United States and Panama share. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 02:23:32 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055572/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-panamas-president/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055553/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-philippines-secretary-o/ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. held an introductory call to discuss defense cooperation in the U.S.-Philippines Alliance. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 02:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055553/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-philippines-secretary-o/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055549/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-singapore-minister-of-d/ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Singapore Minister of Defense Ng Eng Hen held an introductory call to discuss key initiatives across the extensive bilateral defense partnership. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 02:07:45 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055549/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-singapore-minister-of-d/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055479/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-israeli-prime-minist/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:47:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055479/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-meeting-with-israeli-prime-minist/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055451/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-panamas-minister-of-pub/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held an introductory call with Panama's Minister of Public Security, Frank Alexis Ábrego. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:18:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4055451/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-panamas-minister-of-pub/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4054676/department-of-defense-announces-arrival-of-high-threat-illegal-aliens-at-guanta/ The Defense Department announced the arrival of 10 high-threat illegal aliens to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4054676/department-of-defense-announces-arrival-of-high-threat-illegal-aliens-at-guanta/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4051021/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-the-united-kingdoms-sec/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a call with his United Kingdom counterpart, Secretary of State for Defense John Healey, on Jan. 31. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 01:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4051021/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-the-united-kingdoms-sec/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4050586/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-calls-with-mexicos-secretary-of-n/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held introductory calls with Mexican Secretary of National Defense Gen. Ricardo Trevilla Trejo and Mexican Secretary of the Navy Adm. Raymundo Morales Ángeles. Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:54:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4050586/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-calls-with-mexicos-secretary-of-n/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4050461/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-statement-on-us-africa-command-strikes-in-som/ At President Trump's direction and in coordination with the government of Somalia, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized U.S. Africa Command to conduct coordinated airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia operatives in the Golis mountains. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:40:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4050461/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-statement-on-us-africa-command-strikes-in-som/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4050331/identity-months-dead-at-dod/ Guidance from the Secretary of Defense: going forward, DOD components and military departments will not use official resources to host celebrations or events related to cultural awareness months. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4050331/identity-months-dead-at-dod/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4049075/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-republic-of-korea-actin/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held an introductory call with South Korean Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:42:35 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4049075/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-republic-of-korea-actin/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4049051/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-japanese-minister-of-de/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen held an introductory call to discuss the U.S.-Japan alliance, the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4049051/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-japanese-minister-of-de/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4047141/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-guidance-on-restoring-americas-fighting-force/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo regarding guidance on restoring America's fighting force. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:43:59 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4047141/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-guidance-on-restoring-americas-fighting-force/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4047266/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-israel-minister-of-defe/ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held an introductory call with Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:15:28 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4047266/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-israel-minister-of-defe/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4048247/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-nato-secretary-general/ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held an introductory call to discuss their shared commitment to building a stronger, more lethal NATO Alliance. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4048247/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-nato-secretary-general/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4046681/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-australia-deputy-prime/ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Australia Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles held an introductory call to discuss key initiatives across the breadth of the U.S.-Australia alliance. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:20:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4046681/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-australia-deputy-prime/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4045264/department-of-defense-statement-clarifying-defense-contracting/ A statement clarifying Defense Department contracting. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:36:01 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4045264/department-of-defense-statement-clarifying-defense-contracting/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4041153/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-israeli-prime-minister/ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an introductory call to discuss the unbreakable bond that exists between the United States and Israel. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:29:43 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4041153/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-israeli-prime-minister/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4040940/secretary-hegseths-message-to-the-force/ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called it "the privilege of a lifetime to lead the warriors of the Department of Defense, under the leadership of our Commander in Chief Donald J. Trump." Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:28:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4040940/secretary-hegseths-message-to-the-force/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4039497/dod-awards-hillsborough-county-public-schools-86-million-grant-for-tinker-eleme/ The Defense Department announced an award to Hillsborough County Public Schools from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4039497/dod-awards-hillsborough-county-public-schools-86-million-grant-for-tinker-eleme/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4037770/satellite-transition-impacts-some-afn-customers-in-the-pacific/ An upcoming satellite change for the four-channel AFN TV programming package will impact some audience members in the Pacific who use a satellite dish and decoder to get their AFN service. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:49:26 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4037770/satellite-transition-impacts-some-afn-customers-in-the-pacific/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4037500/acting-secretary-of-defense-robert-salesses-statement-on-dod-actions-responding/ Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses issued a statement on DOD actions responding to President Trump's executive order on securing the border. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:11:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4037500/acting-secretary-of-defense-robert-salesses-statement-on-dod-actions-responding/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4035130/new-officials-sworn-in-at-the-department-of-defense/ New officials were sworn-in at the Pentagon. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4035130/new-officials-sworn-in-at-the-department-of-defense/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4034499/designation-of-acting-secretary-of-defense/ Mr. Robert Salesses was designated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as Acting Secretary of Defense. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4034499/designation-of-acting-secretary-of-defense/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4033787/the-department-of-defense-releases-the-fiscal-year-2024-strategic-management-pl/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks approved the FY2024 Annual Performance Report for the DOD Strategic Management Plan for FYs 2022 – 2026. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:43:38 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4033787/the-department-of-defense-releases-the-fiscal-year-2024-strategic-management-pl/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4033048/department-of-defense-awards-51-million-to-recover-rare-earth-elements-from-rec/ The Defense Department announced a $5.1 million award via Title III of the Defense Production Act to Rare Resource Recycling Inc. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:00:34 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4033048/department-of-defense-awards-51-million-to-recover-rare-earth-elements-from-rec/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4032999/department-of-defense-and-us-small-business-administration-publish-names-of-fir/ The initiative is a partnership between DOD and the U.S. Small Business Administration to strengthen U.S. national and economic security by attracting and scaling private investment into the DOD Critical Technology Areas and into component-level technologies and production processes. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:29:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4032999/department-of-defense-and-us-small-business-administration-publish-names-of-fir/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4032945/modernizing-and-simplifying-defense-resourcing-updated-and-expanded-ppbe-reform/ DOD's updated and expanded Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Reform Implementation Report provides an overview of the implementation of 26 PPBE reform initiatives from the Commission on PPBE Reform. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:19:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4032945/modernizing-and-simplifying-defense-resourcing-updated-and-expanded-ppbe-reform/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4031003/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-the-ceasefire-and-hosta/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement on the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:17:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4031003/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-the-ceasefire-and-hosta/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4030506/readout-of-acting-under-secretary-of-defense-for-policy-amanda-dorys-meeting-wi/ Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory met with Australian Secretary of Defence Gregory Moriarty at the Pentagon to discuss strengthened defense and security cooperation between the United States and Australia. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:20:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4030506/readout-of-acting-under-secretary-of-defense-for-policy-amanda-dorys-meeting-wi/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4027988/defense-innovation-board-releases-two-studies-on-scaling-innovation-in-nontradi/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks hosted the Defense Innovation Board for its winter Board meeting in the Pentagon. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4027988/defense-innovation-board-releases-two-studies-on-scaling-innovation-in-nontradi/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4027889/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-the-navys-naming-of-fut/ The future USS William J. Clinton and the future USS George W. Bush will serve as lasting tributes to each leader's legacy in service of the United States. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:46:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4027889/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-the-navys-naming-of-fut/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4026575/joint-press-statement-on-the-fourth-nuclear-consultative-group-meeting/ The United States and the South Korea convened the fourth Nuclear Consultative Group in Washington, D.C. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:21:05 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4026575/joint-press-statement-on-the-fourth-nuclear-consultative-group-meeting/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4026238/fact-sheet-on-efforts-of-ukraine-defense-contact-group-national-armaments-direc/ The National Armaments Directors forum focuses on requirements-based planning for production, and tangible deliveries against increasing capacity and the commitments made by Ukraine Defense Contact Group members to date. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:00:12 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4026238/fact-sheet-on-efforts-of-ukraine-defense-contact-group-national-armaments-direc/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4025039/biden-administration-announces-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ The Defense Department announced additional security assistance support to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:49:15 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4025039/biden-administration-announces-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4025034/joint-statement-of-the-coalition-leadership-group/ The Co-Lead Nations of the eight Capability Coalitions have been working with Ukraine to develop respective roadmaps to streamline security assistance efforts. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:39:46 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4025034/joint-statement-of-the-coalition-leadership-group/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4023546/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-to-travel-to-ramstein-air-base-to-host/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will depart Washington, D.C., to travel to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, where he will host the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on January 9. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4023546/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-to-travel-to-ramstein-air-base-to-host/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4023145/dod-releases-list-of-chinese-military-companies-in-accordance-with-section-1260/ The Defense Department released an update to the names of "Chinese military companies" operating directly or indirectly in the United States in accordance with the statutory requirement of Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:00:12 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4023145/dod-releases-list-of-chinese-military-companies-in-accordance-with-section-1260/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4022917/department-of-defense-awards-143-million-to-expand-sources-of-solid-rocket-moto/ The Department of Defense announced a $14.3 million award to Anduril Industries, Inc. (Anduril) in Costa Mesa, California, via Title III of the Defense Production Act. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4022917/department-of-defense-awards-143-million-to-expand-sources-of-solid-rocket-moto/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4022534/guantanamo-bay-detainee-transfer-announced/ The Defense Department announced the resettlement of 11 Yemeni detainees from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the government of Oman. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:59:56 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4022534/guantanamo-bay-detainee-transfer-announced/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4022309/dod-establishes-strategic-and-critical-materials-board-of-directors/ The Defense Department announced the formal establishment of the Strategic and Critical Materials Board of Directors, pursuant to the Stock Piling Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:00:03 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4022309/dod-establishes-strategic-and-critical-materials-board-of-directors/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4020461/office-of-strategic-capital-announces-release-of-fiscal-year-2025-investment-st/ The Office of Strategic Capital announced the release of its Fiscal Year 2025 Investment Strategy, which details how OSC will prioritize investments through credit-based financial products. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:30:28 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4020461/office-of-strategic-capital-announces-release-of-fiscal-year-2025-investment-st/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4020407/cdao-sponsors-crowdsourced-ai-assurance-pilot-in-the-context-of-military-medici/ The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office has successfully concluded a Crowdsourced AI Red-Teaming Assurance Program pilot focused on the use of Large-Language Model chatbots in the context of military medicine. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4020407/cdao-sponsors-crowdsourced-ai-assurance-pilot-in-the-context-of-military-medici/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4018448/guantanamo-bay-detainee-transfer-announced/ The Department of Defense announced today the repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the Government of Tunisia. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 03:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4018448/guantanamo-bay-detainee-transfer-announced/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4017714/biden-administration-announces-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ DOD announced additional security assistance support to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs as part of the surge of security assistance the president directed to put Ukraine in the best possible position. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4017714/biden-administration-announces-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4017545/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-the-passing-of-presiden/ The Department of Defense mourns the loss of President Jimmy Carter at age 100. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:50:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4017545/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-the-passing-of-presiden/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4016928/government-of-the-united-states-of-america-government-of-japan-guidelines-for-e/ The Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America are committed to reinforcing extended deterrence in order to promote regional stability and deter the outbreak of conflict. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:00:16 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4016928/government-of-the-united-states-of-america-government-of-japan-guidelines-for-e/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4016834/dod-streaming-app-has-record-breaking-year/ The Defense Media Activity and the American Forces Network recently passed a major milestone with its streaming service, AFN Now, streaming more than one million hours of content to U.S. military audiences worldwide. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:31:12 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4016834/dod-streaming-app-has-record-breaking-year/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4016543/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-phone-call-with-turkish-min/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone with his Turkish counterpart about the ongoing situation in Syria.   Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:57:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4016543/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-phone-call-with-turkish-min/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4015691/department-of-defense-awards-2537-million-to-expand-facilities-for-gas-turbine/ The Defense Department announced a $253.7 million award to Williams International (Williams) via the Defense Production Act. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:00:12 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4015691/department-of-defense-awards-2537-million-to-expand-facilities-for-gas-turbine/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4015677/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-congressional-passage-o/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement on Congress's passage of a Continuing Resolution to avert a government shutdown. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4015677/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-congressional-passage-o/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4015296/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-call-with-german-minister-o/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III conducted a call with his German counterpart, Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius, to discuss continuing support for Ukraine and the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group, scheduled for January. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 02:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4015296/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-call-with-german-minister-o/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4015017/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-call-with-ukrainian-ministe/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov to discuss battlefield dynamics and U.S. security assistance to Ukraine. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:06:32 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4015017/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-call-with-ukrainian-ministe/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4014226/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-makes-holiday-calls-to-deployed-serv/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks spoke via video call with deployed service members from the Air Force, Army and Navy to wish them happy holidays. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4014226/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-makes-holiday-calls-to-deployed-serv/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4014092/dod-releases-2025-continental-us-cost-of-living-allowance-rates/ The Defense Department has released the 2025 Continental United States Cost-of-Living Allowance rates, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2025. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:00:42 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4014092/dod-releases-2025-continental-us-cost-of-living-allowance-rates/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4013722/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-makes-holiday-calls-to-deployed-service/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with several service members from the Marine Corps and Space Force to wish them happy holidays. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:58:55 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4013722/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-makes-holiday-calls-to-deployed-service/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4013717/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-call-with-rok-acting-minist/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone today with South Korea Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho to discuss their shared focus on ensuring the combined U.S.-South Korea defense posture remains strong. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:45:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4013717/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-call-with-rok-acting-minist/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4013447/dod-releases-the-annual-report-on-civilian-casualties-in-connection-with-us-mil/ The Defense Department released the Annual Report on Civilian Casualties in Connection with United States Military Operations in 2023. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:00:08 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4013447/dod-releases-the-annual-report-on-civilian-casualties-in-connection-with-us-mil/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4010749/dod-releases-chemical-and-biological-defense-program-enterprise-strategy/ The Defense Department released the 2024 Chemical and Biological Defense Program Enterprise Strategy. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:00:16 GMT Press Operations https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4010749/dod-releases-chemical-and-biological-defense-program-enterprise-strategy/