Department of Defense press releases
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Department of War Partners With the Genesis Mission to Proliferate AI for Science
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.
Read the release →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.
Read the release →DOW Identifies an Army Casualty
The War Department announced the death of an active-duty soldier who was supporting overseas operations in Iraq.
Read the release →DOW Identifies Army Casualties
The War Department announced the death of two active-duty soldiers who were supporting overseas operations in Jordan.
Read the release →Readout of the 45th U.S.-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.
Read the release →Department of War Invests $7.1M to Enhance Space Solar Cell Coverglass Manufacturing
The Department of Defense is investing $7.1 million to improve the manufacturing of coverglass for space solar cells.
Read the release →Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for July 16, 2026
The Department of Defense announced the Secretary of War General Officer appointments for July 16, 2026.
Read the release →Secretary of War Flag Officer Announcements for July 16, 2026
The Department of Defense announced the Secretary of War Flag Officer appointments for July 16, 2026.
Read the release →Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell, on Enhanced Screening Protocol to Optimize Warfighter Performance and Enhance Force Readiness
The Department of Defense announced an enhanced screening protocol designed to improve warfighter performance and increase force readiness.
Read the release →Declassification of the Department of War Internal After-Action Review of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Mandate Report
The Department of Defense has declassified an internal after-action review regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine mandate.
Read the release →Department of War Announces Landmark Agreements With New Entrants to Accelerate Low-Cost, Air-Launched Cruise Missiles
The Department of Defense has announced new agreements with companies to accelerate the development of low-cost, air-launched cruise missiles.
Read the release →The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital Introduces National Security Fund Finance Program
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.
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