https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/ Stay up to date on the latest Department of War statements and announcements. en-us Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:30:22 GMT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:10:38 GMT 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/