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...]
Hegseth Praises Memphis Crime Reduction
MARCH 25, 2026 - During a roundtable review of crime reduction in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, yesterday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lauded President Donald J. Trump's announcement that some National Guardsmen currently deployed around the U.S. will soon receive deployment pay and benefits equal to those of active-duty troops. Speaking at the Memphis Air National Guard … [Read more...]
Exchange Service to Salute Military Kids
MARCH 24, 2026 - It’s time to celebrate the children of our Nation’s heroes for Month of the Military Child. Established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger, Month of the Military Child is celebrated by the Department of War annually in April and recognizes more than 1.6 million military children. These children face unique experiences as a direct result of … [Read more...]