MARCH 25, 2026 - The Department of War (DoW), in partnership with Lockheed Martin, today announced a new framework agreement to accelerate the production of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM). The agreement is a direct outcome of Secretary Hegseth's mandate to move faster, put the defense industrial base on a wartime footing, and build the Arsenal of Freedom. Under the … [Read more...]
USS Mason Departs Mayport for Deployment
MARCH 25, 2026 – Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) got underway from Naval Station Mayport on March 24, 2026, to begin operations in support of its scheduled deployment. The ship’s anticipated departure comes after months of training, maintenance, and certification events as part of the George H. W. Bush Carrier Strike Group. Mason serves as the … [Read more...]
Army Opens Storefront to Buy Drones
MARCH 25, 2026 — The U.S. Army launched the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Marketplace on March 24 — a new digital storefront designed to get trusted, cutting-edge drone technology into the hands of Soldiers faster than ever before. This digital one-stop shop will allow Army units, government partners and allied nations to efficiently procure vetted UAS solutions. Developed in … [Read more...]
DoW Quadrupling THAAD Interceptor Production
MARCH 25, 2026 - The Department of War, in partnership with BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin, today announced a framework agreement to quadruple the production of seekers for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor. This agreement ensures the nation's industrial might is positioned to deliver on President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's mandate to build the … [Read more...]
Air Force Modernizes Sentinel ICBM
MARCH 25, 2026 - Gen. Dale R. White, Department of War direct reporting portfolio manager for critical major weapon systems, visited Minot Air Force Base, March 19–20, to assess mission requirements and ongoing preparations supporting the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system modernization efforts. The visit focused on ensuring alignment between program … [Read more...]