https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/ Stay up to date on the latest Department of War statements and announcements. en-us Fri, 01 May 2026 21:14:40 GMT Mon, 04 May 2026 07:57:20 GMT 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/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/