Department of Defense press releases

Readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi

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.

Department of War Issues Final FY26 APFIT Awards, Surpassing $2 Billion Milestone and Debuting Software Capabilities

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.

Forging the Arsenal of Freedom: Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements

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.

Department of War Announces $25 Million Investment With ReElement Technologies to Expand U.S. Critical Minerals Refining Capacity

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.

U.S. 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.

Department of War Establishes the Directed Energy Bio-Effects Cross-Functional Team, Delivering First HAVANA Act Payments

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.

Department of War Publishes Fourth Release of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Files on WAR.GOV/UFO

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).

Department of War Announces Awards $86 Million Joint Laser Weapon System Agreements to Scale Directed Energy Capabilities

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.

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.

Launch Your Cyber Career: Department of War Cyber Apprenticeship Applications Now Live!

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.

DOW Launches BuildFreedom.US, Announces $10M Skilled Trades Investment With Mike Rowe and Forge the Next-Generation Industrial Workforce

The War Department announced the launch of the Build Freedom workforce development initiative.

Department of War Establishes Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems to Ensure American Drone Dominance

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.