On the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with two groups of young Americans who opted to defend the nation, falling in line behind generations of Americans who served the nation since the nation was founded. 

The Army is accelerating counter-drone technology testing in Africa to equip soldiers within 180 days. Initial testing is planned for spring 2027 in Morocco.

The Navy accepted a newly manufactured C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin during a ceremony in Marietta, Georgia, marking the first step toward fielding the future E-130J Phoenix II.

The Navy accepted a newly manufactured C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin during a ceremony in Marietta, Georgia, marking the first step toward fielding the future E-130J Phoenix II.

The War Department marked its first year since establishing Joint Interagency Task Force 401, and has made rapid progress in delivering counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities to warfighters worldwide.

The Navy recently demonstrated autonomous drone flight and shipboard landings without GPS or pilot input advancing unmanned operations where satellites are disrupted.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted Wes Streeting, the United Kingdom's defense secretary, at the Pentagon, where the two leaders participated in a bilateral engagement.