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U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major JoAnn Naumann has been selected to serve as the next Command Senior Enlisted Leader at U.S. Strategic Command, according to an announcement from David L. Isom, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint...
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Korea and U.S. hold 27th integrated defense dialogue in Seoul
The Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense and the U.S. Department of War convened the 27th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue in Seoul from September 23 to 24, 2025.
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U.S. Secretary of War meets Canadian counterpart to discuss increased defense spending
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty at the Pentagon on September 22, 2025.
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New 'security requirements' bar Accenture from outsourcing DoD work to Chinese contractors
New "security requirements" issued by the U.S. Department of Defense are seeking to end Accenture's practice of outsourcing technical work to contractors in "adversarial countries" like China.
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Department of War finalizes DFARS rule for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
The Department of War (DoW) has released the final Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) rule that implements the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program.
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Department of Defense awards $8 million grant for new elementary school at Yuma Proving Ground
The Department of Defense’s Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation has awarded Yuma Elementary School District One a grant of $8,030,235.
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President nominates three major generals for key Air Force leadership roles
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on September 8, 2025, that the president has nominated three Air Force major generals for promotion to lieutenant general and new assignments.
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Army CSM Garric M. Banfield appointed senior enlisted leader at U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield has been named as the next Command Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. Africa Command, according to an announcement from David L. Isom, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...
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Pentagon creates joint task force to address hostile drone threats
The Department of Defense has announced the formation of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) to address the increasing threat posed by hostile drones.
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U.S. and Singapore extend counterterrorism technology pact through 2036
The United States Department of Defense and Singapore's Ministry of Defence have renewed their collaboration by signing the third installment of the Combating Terrorism Research and Development Agreement.
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Department of Defense funds Elk Creek project to boost domestic supply chain for critical minerals
The Department of Defense has awarded $10 million to Elk Creek Resources Corporation (ECRC), a subsidiary of NioCorp Developments Ltd., to support the development of a domestic supply chain for scandium and other critical minerals.
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Pentagon announces personnel cuts at Defense Technical Information Center
The Department of Defense has announced a reduction in personnel at the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), as directed by the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering.
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President nominates six Air Force brigadier generals for promotion
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on August 4, 2025, that the President has nominated six Air Force brigadier generals for promotion to the rank of major general.
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Office of Strategic Capital issues first direct loan for rare earths processing expansion
The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has executed its first direct loan to support the U.S. industrial base and safeguard critical minerals supply chains.
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Secretary Hegseth discusses defense cooperation with Saudi counterpart
On August 6, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a call with Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman.
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Secretary Hegseth and South Korean defense minister discuss alliance and security
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a phone conversation with Ahn Gyu-back, the newly appointed Minister of Defense for the Republic of Korea, on July 30.
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U.S., Saudi officials meet at Pentagon for ninth Strategic Joint Planning Committee
The United States and Saudi Arabia convened the 9th Strategic Joint Planning Committee (SJPC) at the Pentagon on July 29-30, 2025.
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Department of Defense awards $49M grant for school at Altus Air Force Base
The Department of Defense has awarded Altus Public Schools a grant of $49,211,667 for the construction of the new L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth discusses U.S.-Philippines relations with President Marcos
On July 21, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to discuss progress in accelerating the defense relationship and reestablishing deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Department of Defense shifts troop support for ICE from Title 10 to Title 32
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a shift in the duty status of military personnel who are supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in its immigration law enforcement efforts.
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