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Department of War Launches 'Brilliant at the Basics' Cybersecurity Awareness Month Campaign

1 Oct 2026 1:47 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War's CIO office launched a monthlong "Brilliant at the Basics" campaign for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, offering daily tips and resources across four weekly themes for warfighters, the workforce and industry partners.

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Pentagon Raises Hostile Fire and Imminent Danger Pay for First Time in More Than Two Decades

1 Oct 2026 1:46 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War will raise Hostile Fire Pay to $450 and Imminent Danger Pay to $275 a month from October 1, 2026, the first major adjustment to the special duty pays since 2002.

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Hegseth Unveils Six Major Initiatives at Quantico Speech

30 Sep 2026 4:36 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced six strategic initiatives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, including a new Autonomous Warfare Command, a Corps of Cadets expansion and Project Meridian.

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Department of War and U.S. Navy Award Boeing Contract for F/A-XX Sixth-Generation Strike Fighter

29 Sep 2026 6:03 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a contract worth more than $20 billion for full-scale development of the F/A-XX sixth-generation strike fighter under the Next Generation Air Dominance program.

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Hegseth Signs Directive Ending Tenured Civilian Faculty Posts at U.S. Military Service Academies

29 Sep 2026 2:30 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Secretary of War has ordered Military Departments to immediately end tenured civilian faculty appointments at the U.S. Military Service Academies, citing academic stagnation and a need to refocus on warfighting.

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Pentagon Awards RTX Up to $20.7B to Nearly Double AMRAAM Missile Production

28 Sep 2026 5:20 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Department of War awards Raytheon, an RTX business, a five-year multi-year AMRAAM contract with two option years valued up to $20.7 billion, nearly doubling production of the air-to-air missile.

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Hegseth Signs Directive to Defend 2026 Elections From Foreign Threats

28 Sep 2026 5:12 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signs a memo directing U.S. Cyber Command and combat support agencies to counter foreign interference in the 2026 elections, backing President Trump's election integrity push.

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Pentagon Establishes FAST Team to Cut Bureaucracy and Redirect Funds to Warfighters

25 Sep 2026 3:50 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War has created the Force Agility and Streamlining Team to find waste, duplicative programs and inefficient spending, reporting to Comptroller Jules W. Hurst III.

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Pentagon Approves $230 Million in Defense Community Infrastructure Grants

23 Sep 2026 1:24 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War awarded 26 Defense Community Infrastructure Program grants totaling about $230 million, leveraging $120 million more for a $350 million total investment across 15 states.

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Media Monitor: BAE Systems Unveils Shadow EW Compact Electronic Warfare Solutions

23 Sep 2026 9:09 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense reports BAE Systems has launched Shadow EW, compact electronic warfare solutions for small airborne platforms, offering situational awareness and self-defense in contested environments.

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Hegseth Announces Navy Flag Officer Nominations, Including New Surgeon General

18 Sep 2026 10:30 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced President Trump's nominations of Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown as Navy surgeon general and Capt. Douglas Graber for promotion to rear admiral (lower half).

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Hegseth Announces 31 General Officer Nominations Across Army and Air Force

18 Sep 2026 10:29 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced presidential nominations for 31 officers, including one Air Force major general and 30 Army and Air Force brigadier general appointments.

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Department of War Publishes Sixth Release of UAP Files on WAR.GOV/UFO

18 Sep 2026 8:37 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War has published its sixth release of declassified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files under the PURSUE system, with more files promised on a rolling basis.

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Pentagon Issues Clinical Guidance on Testosterone Deficiency Screening for Male Service Members

17 Sep 2026 6:59 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Defense Health Agency issues uniform screening and treatment pathways for male testosterone deficiency, following the Secretary of War's directive for mandatory screenings of Service members aged 30 and older.

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Department of War Signs Framework Agreement With Lockheed Martin to Boost AIM-260 JATM Production

17 Sep 2026 9:14 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War and Lockheed Martin announced a framework agreement to expand production of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, supporting future multi-year procurement and foreign military sales.

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Hegseth and Germany's Pistorius Sign Defense-Industrial Statement of Intent at Pentagon

16 Sep 2026 2:28 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the Pentagon, signing a Statement of Intent to deepen defense-industrial cooperation and pressing for faster delivery of lethal systems.

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Deputy Secretary of War Feinberg Orders Sweeping Overhaul of Defense Contracting Rules

15 Sep 2026 9:49 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Deputy Secretary of War Steve Feinberg signed a memorandum directing the Department of War to strip away cost accounting, audit and compliance barriers that have kept much of American industry out of defense contracting.

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Pentagon Issues Legal Waiver Allowing UAP Disclosures to PURSUE Team

14 Sep 2026 10:29 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Department of War grants legal waiver letting current and former personnel share UAP-related National Defense Information with PURSUE representatives without NDA or SAP penalties.

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Pentagon Invests $450 Million in Elmet Group to Secure Domestic Tungsten Supply

14 Sep 2026 7:22 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War announced a $450 million preferred equity investment in The Elmet Group to expand domestic tungsten processing and reduce reliance on Chinese-dominated supply chains.

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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to Close Temporarily for 25th Anniversary Ceremony

10 Sep 2026 10:56 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial will close from 3 a.m. to noon EDT on Sept. 11, except for victims' families, survivors and their families, for the 25th anniversary observance.

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Department of War Announces First Navy Advanced Nuclear Microreactor for Indiana Base

9 Sep 2026 9:22 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War plans to deploy the Navy's first advanced nuclear microreactor at NWS Crane, Indiana, by September 2028, enhancing national security, energy resilience, and the domestic nuclear industrial base under President Trump's directives.

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Department of War's Data Platform Secures Clean Audit Opinion, Advances 2028 Goal

3 Sep 2026 7:08 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The War Data Platform secured an unmodified SOC-1 Type 2 opinion, validating its financial controls. This milestone accelerates the Department of War's goal for an enterprise-wide clean financial audit by 2028, enhancing data integrity and accountability.

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Department of War Launches Secure Space Network to Boost Classified Defense Collaboration

3 Sep 2026 3:33 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War introduces the Secure Space Network, deploying 50 mobile SCIFs nationwide to expand access to classified defense work, strengthen the industrial base, and accelerate critical capability delivery.

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U.S. Space Command Headquarters Relocation to Alabama Progressing Rapidly

2 Sep 2026 6:12 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

One year after President Trump's directive, U.S. Space Command's headquarters relocation to Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is moving expeditiously, with significant personnel growth and infrastructure development underway to ensure mission continuity.

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Department of War Implements New Health Guidance for Military Readiness

2 Sep 2026 2:58 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The U.S. Department of War has issued new clinical guidance for health and human performance optimization, including mandatory testosterone screenings for service members over 30, to boost military readiness and warfighter health.

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Department of War Invests $11.4 Million to Boost Space Amplifier Production

1 Sep 2026 9:43 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War has invested $11.4 million in Stellant Systems to boost the manufacturing of critical space-based Traveling-Wave Tube Amplifiers in Torrance, California, strengthening the U.S. space industrial base and reducing risks for satellite programs.

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Department of War Invests $22.1 Million to Boost Radiation Testing for Defense Microelectronics

31 Aug 2026 5:43 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War awarded $22.1 million to expand domestic radiation testing infrastructure for defense microelectronics. This 24-month contract with Michigan State University, Trusted Strategic Solutions, and Nucleon will enhance national security and defense readiness.

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Department of War Invests Millions to Modernize Pine Bluff Arsenal Production

31 Aug 2026 5:07 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War is investing nearly $19 million, with Army support, to upgrade Pine Bluff Arsenal's smoke grenade production. This five-year project modernizes facilities and equipment, enhancing safety and capacity for critical defense materiel.

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U.S. Department of War Invests $4 Million in National STEM Program

31 Aug 2026 3:49 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The U.S. Department of War has invested $4 million in a national STEM initiative with EXPLR PBC Inc. to strengthen the defense industrial base and inspire future skilled professionals through a D.C. festival and media campaign.

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Department of War Deploys Starshield AI's Grok for Government on GenAI.mil

31 Aug 2026 11:36 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War launched Starshield AI's Grok for Government on GenAI.mil, enhancing warfighter capabilities with advanced AI for secure collaboration, faster mission execution, and improved decision superiority.

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