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

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.

Defense Department Reassesses Archived Content

Defense Department personnel are reviewing archived content to determine if it was mistakenly removed or, in other cases, if it can be edited to make it eligible for reposting.

Defense Secretary Hosts Elon Musk at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a visit to the Pentagon by industrialist, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk.

This Week: Airstrikes in Yemen, Astronaut Homecoming, Budget Cuts

Precision strikes hammer Houthi threats, sharpening the force by reducing waste and a rescue in space that reflects unwavering commitment — all in this week’s sitrep.

Space Force Delivers Warfighting Effects, Protects Homeland

Since the Space Force stood up five years ago, it has delivered warfighting effects to the point that the U.S. can now contest the space domain, Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman said.

DOD to Cut $580 Million in Spending

As part of the Defense Department’s ongoing effort to cut wasteful spending, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing the termination of more than $580 million in programs, contracts and grants.

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, March 20, 2025

U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump’s executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.

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

The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment is working with partner agencies, including the Missile Defense Agency and the military services, to pursue a Golden Dome designed to protect against inbound missile attacks.