Department of Defense press releases

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.

Department of War Launches New Website to Help Industry Partners Navigate Section 805 Supply Chain Requirements

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.