U.S. Goal in Middle East Is Easing Tensions, Finding Diplomatic Solutions

The United States would like to see a ceasefire in Gaza, an easing of tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border

15 NASA, US Defense Contracts Got Sub-Standard Cybersecurity

The US hits Penn State University with a $1.25 million fine to settle allegations that it failed to adequately secure data tied to government contracts.

Ex-US defense chiefs slam Trump’s dismissal of Pentagon officials

‘President Trump’s actions undermine our all-volunteer force and weaken our national security,’

Hicks says Pentagon moving too slowly in transitioning DARPA tech to warfighters

The Pentagon needs to get better at transitioning promising capabilities from the lab to the battlefield, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.

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Department of Defense Chief of Staff Joseph Kasper Statement on Efforts to Combat Unauthorized Disclosures

The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) has directed the Director for Defense Intelligence (Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement, and Security) to support OSD in leading an investigation into unauthorized disclosures of sensitive and classified information across the Department of Defense.?

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Trump, Hegseth Announce Air Force's Next Generation Fighter Platform

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During a press conference at the White House today, President Donald J. Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Air Force would proceed with the production of the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter jet platform.

Contracts For March 21, 2025

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Defense Department Reassesses Archived Content

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Last month, Defense Department leadership directed administrators of U.S. military public media platforms to remove all content related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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DOD's Acquisition Community Already Working on Golden Dome, Big Team Effort Required

Earlier this month, President Donald J. Trump told Congress and Americans the U.S. would pursue a Golden Dome, similar to Israel's Iron Dome air defense system, designed to protect against inbound missile attacks.

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Hegseth Says Air, Space Forces Key to Deterring, Engaging in Future Conflicts

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said today that the Air Force and Space Force will be instrumental in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts.

Bringing Medal of Honor Heroics to Life

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Stratcom Focuses on Nuclear Triad Modernization

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U.S. Strategic Command is tasked with presenting forces to the national decision makers and strategic deterrence options to the president, Stratcom Commander Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton said today at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference in Washington.