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The Department of War has awarded $29.9 million to ElementUS Minerals, LLC (ElementUSA) to support the creation of a domestic supply of gallium and scandium.
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Secretary of War meets Nigerian national security advisor on counterterrorism efforts
On November 20, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with a Nigerian delegation led by National Security Advisor Mallam Nuhu Ribadu at the Pentagon.
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U.S., Romania discuss NATO spending pledge and joint defense initiatives
Assistant Secretary of War for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman recently traveled to Romania to discuss defense cooperation and NATO commitments.
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Under Secretary Emil Michael outlines six technology priorities for U.S. military advancement
The Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, Emil Michael, has announced six Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) intended to shape the future capabilities of the United States military.
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President nominates military officers for promotions and new assignments
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on November 17, 2025, that the President has nominated several military officers for promotion and new assignments.
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Secretary Hegseth announces reforms for defense acquisition system
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced a series of new directives aimed at reforming the Department of War's acquisition process.
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth meets Cambodian counterpart Tea Seiha on regional security
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Tea Seiha, in Kuala Lumpur on October 31.
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Secretary Hegseth meets Indonesian counterpart to discuss defense cooperation
On October 31, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth held a meeting with Indonesian Minister for Defence Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin.
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U.S., Philippines establish new joint task force to boost regional security
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. on October 31 to reaffirm the U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty.
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U.S. Navy to christen USS Louis H. Wilson Jr., honoring Medal of Honor recipient
The U.S. Navy is set to christen the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126) on Saturday, September 27, at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Maine.
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Department of War introduces new cybersecurity risk management framework
The Department of War (DoW) has announced the launch of a new Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC), designed to provide real-time cyber defense for U.S. military operations.
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JoAnn Naumann named senior enlisted leader at U.S. Strategic Command
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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Department of War awards $19M for academic research in underutilized states
The Department of War has announced that it will award $19.2 million to 29 academic teams as part of the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR).
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth references eleven memorandums in Quantico speech
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth cited eleven memorandums during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Tuesday, September 30.
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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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