APRIL 3, 2026 - The Department of War recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month as part of its ongoing efforts to counter sexual assault in the Total Force. "Sexual assault is unacceptable, period, and has no place in our military. It is contrary to our institutional values, the warrior ethos, and our overall readiness," said Anthony J. Tata, under … [Read more...]
Anduril Wins Tactical Missile Innovation Challenge
APRIL 3, 2026 — The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), in collaboration with the Office of Naval Research (ONR), today announced Anduril as the winner of the Tactical Missile Innovation Prize Challenge, for demonstrating a compelling path forward for next-generation tactical missile development. Launched in January 2026, the Tactical Missile Innovation Prize Challenge called … [Read more...]
$20 Million Counter-UAS Technology Deployed to Border
APRIL 3, 2026 - Joint Interagency Task Force 401 is rapidly delivering counter-unmanned aircraft systems to protect the southern border with advanced technology, an integrated system architecture and expanded authorities. JIATF-401, supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border, continues to collaborate closely with interagency partners, including U.S. Customs and Border … [Read more...]
Air Force Updates SkillBridge Policy
APRIL 3, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians. This update adjusts the length of program participation into rank-specific categories and clarifies specific commander levels required to approve applications related to a service member’s … [Read more...]
Service Members Can Carry Private Firearms on Installations
APRIL 3, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow War Department personnel — namely, uniformed service members — to request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial duty capacity on DOW property within the United States. "Before today, it was virtually impossible … for War Department … [Read more...]