Tag: u_s_department_of_war

Pentagon Expands Childcare Fee Assistance to Faith-Based and Community Providers

12 Nov 2026 1:28 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War is expanding its Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood fee assistance program to faith-based and license-exempt community providers in five states and Miami-Dade County.

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Hegseth, Poland's Kosiniak-Kamysz Sign Defense Industry Statement of Intent at Pentagon

10 Nov 2026 3:10 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met Poland's defense minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at the Pentagon, signing a Statement of Intent on defense industry cooperation and praising Poland's NATO leadership.

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Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital Signs $150 Million Conditional Loan Commitment With Rocket Lab

9 Nov 2026 5:51 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Office of Strategic Capital has signed a $150 million conditional loan commitment with Rocket Lab to boost flight rates of its reusable Neutron rocket and expand US launch capacity.

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Five Federal Agencies Sign Counter-Drone Agreement Led by White House Task Force

9 Nov 2026 12:31 p.m.

The memorandum of understanding commits DHS, DOT, the Department of War, DOE and DOJ to a shared process for evaluating and deploying counter-drone technology without compromising aviation safety.

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Hegseth Orders Sweeping Overhaul of Military Education to Refocus on Combat Lethality

9 Nov 2026 12:09 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directs systemic reforms across Senior Service Colleges and Intermediate Level Education, adding Warfighter Chairs, mandatory wargames and exams, and ending tenure for new civilian faculty.

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Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital Signs $250 Million Conditional Loan With 6K Inc. to Onshore Battery Materials

5 Nov 2026 10:30 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital has signed a $250 million conditional loan commitment with 6K Inc. to scale domestic NMC cathode production in Jackson, Tennessee.

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U.S., China Hold Annual Crisis Communications Talks in Washington

4 Nov 2026 11:39 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

U.S. and Chinese military officials met in Washington for the annual Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group, agreeing to advance practical measures to reduce risk between the two countries.

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Pentagon Unit Delivers Over 25,000 Drones and Counter-Drone Systems to CENTCOM in $782 Million Push

4 Nov 2026 11:27 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems fielded more than 25,000 autonomous and counter-drone systems to CENTCOM this year under a roughly $782 million investment, the Department of War said.

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Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital Signs $150 Million Conditional Loan With LeoLabs

4 Nov 2026 10:54 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital has signed a $150 million conditional loan commitment with LeoLabs, matched dollar-for-dollar to bring total capital to $300 million for space radar infrastructure.

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Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital Offers Up to $450 Million Loan to Drone Maker Neros

2 Nov 2026 10:49 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital has signed a conditional loan commitment of up to $450 million with Neros, Inc. to expand domestic manufacturing of small drones and critical components.

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Department of War Awards $150 Million to 20 University Research Teams

30 Oct 2026 10:31 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War has announced $150 million in MURI awards averaging $7.5 million over five years, supporting 20 multidisciplinary teams at 57 U.S. academic institutions.

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Department of War Releases $30.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2026 Military Intelligence Program Budget

30 Oct 2026 9:55 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War has released the Military Intelligence Program's fiscal year 2026 top line budget of $30.9 billion, saying the figure aligns with the National Defense Strategy.

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Department of War Obligates 97.5% of $152.4 Billion OBBBA Funding Before FY 2026 Close

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

The Department of War obligated $148.5 billion of the $152.4 billion authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act before Fiscal Year 2026 ended, with the Navy and Air Force each hitting 99.2%.

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Hegseth Meets Singapore's Defence Minister Chan, Reaffirms U.S.-Singapore Defense Partnership

28 Oct 2026 7:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met Singaporean Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing, reaffirming the defense partnership and backing Singapore's 2027 chairmanship of the ADMM-Plus and ASEAN.

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Hegseth, Philippine Defense Chief Agree to Alliance Command and Control Modernization Sprint

28 Oct 2026 5:10 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

US and Philippine defense secretaries agreed to launch an alliance command and control modernization sprint and welcomed progress on EDCA sites, as Hegseth announced more security cooperation funds.

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Hegseth and India's Rajnath Singh Mark One Year of Major Defense Partnership Framework

28 Oct 2026 2:05 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met Indian Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, hailing the first anniversary of the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership framework and pledging to expand cooperation.

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Hegseth and Marles Agree to Speed Up Force Posture Work at ADMM-Plus Meeting

27 Oct 2026 11:05 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles met in Singapore and agreed to swiftly execute force posture collaboration, including investments at Australian air force bases.

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Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital Signs $150 Million Conditional Loan Commitment with Stoke Space

26 Oct 2026 3:00 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital has committed a $150 million conditional loan to Stoke Space to build a second launchpad at Cape Canaveral for its Nova rockets.

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USS Colorado Named First Submarine for AUKUS Rotational Force in Western Australia

26 Oct 2026 1:22 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

USS Colorado (SSN 788) will be the first US Navy Virginia-class fast-attack submarine assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West at HMAS Stirling from late 2027, AUKUS partners announce.

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Pentagon Names 2026 Secretary of War Maintenance Award Winners

23 Oct 2026 3:28 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War announced its 2026 maintenance award winners, including Army software and Navy aviation units, with the Phoenix Award to be revealed at a December banquet.

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Pentagon, Navy Reach Financial Close on $1.7 Billion Hampton Roads Barracks Project

23 Oct 2026 10:09 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War and Navy closed on a $1.7 billion deal with Hunt Military Communities to build or renovate 8,098 beds for Sailors in Hampton Roads, expected to save taxpayers over $325 million.

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Pentagon Publishes Seventh Batch of Declassified UFO Files on WAR.GOV/UFO

23 Oct 2026 8:18 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War has released its seventh collection of declassified and historical Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files under the PURSUE system, with more releases promised on a rolling basis.

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Pentagon Finalizes 10-Year F-35 Deal With Lockheed Martin, Securing $7B in Private Investment

22 Oct 2026 6:33 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War and Lockheed Martin have finalized a 10-year F-35 framework agreement guaranteeing at least 850 U.S. aircraft, with Lockheed self-funding $7 billion in program initiatives.

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Department of War Awards $41.1 Million Grant for New School at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

21 Oct 2026 6:00 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War's OLDCC awarded Tucson Unified School District a $41.1 million grant toward a $54 million project to build a new Frank Borman K8 School at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

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Hegseth and Guyana's President Ali Sign Landmark Defense Partnership Declaration

21 Oct 2026 5:48 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met Guyana's President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali at the Pentagon, signing a joint declaration for an enhanced defense partnership aimed at boosting Caribbean security.

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Hegseth Directs New Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron in Florida

21 Oct 2026 5:14 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signed a memo establishing a new Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron in Florida, placing elite warfighters near USSOCOM and AFSOC headquarters.

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Pentagon's Project Agincourt Unveils Roadmap for Autonomous Warfare Command

21 Oct 2026 10:44 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Project Agincourt leaders Owen West and Max Strasiser announced an operational roadmap to establish the Autonomous Warfare Command, pushing procurement decisions and dollars directly to frontline warfighters.

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Pentagon Signs Deal With BAE Systems to Build Up to 25,000 Counter-Drone Interceptors a Year

19 Oct 2026 11:35 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War has signed a multi-year framework agreement with BAE Systems to procure up to 25,000 APKWS guidance sections annually for up to seven years, with a path to 35,000 for allies.

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Pentagon Says All 30 Audited Universities Cut Ties With Foreign Entities of Concern

19 Oct 2026 10:32 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

Department of War completes research security audits of 30 universities, logging more than 80 termination-related actions and praising seven institutions for going beyond minimum compliance.

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Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital Signs $80 Million Conditional Loan with Antheia to Onshore Drug Production

17 Oct 2026 9:22 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital has signed an $80 million conditional loan commitment with Antheia, Inc. to scale domestic production of key starting materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

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