DoD

June 29, 2026

AnnMarie Anthony. The JEC director at USSTRATCOM commented on the ETHEREAL FORGE initiative to advance EW capabilities.

USSTRATCOM has launched ETHEREAL FORGE to accelerate electromagnetic warfare capability deploymentThe initiative advances rapid, software-centric testing and fielding and supports MOSA-compatible systemsThe Potomac Officers Club will host two military-focused summits...

Pentagon Launches ‘Agent Network’ to Advance AI-Enabled Battle Management

Cameron Stanley. The DOW chief digital and AI officer commented on the launch of Agent Network.

DOW has launched Agent Network under its AI Acceleration StrategyThe capability uses AI-enabled tools to speed up the conversion of intelligence into operational options for commandersThe Potomac Officers Club’s DOW...

Four Naval Commands Unite to Launch Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst Partnership

by Ethan Hannigan

U.S. Navy seal. Four naval commands have established the Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst to boost defense tech development.

Four premier naval research and operational commands have formalized a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating defense innovation along the Gulf CoastThe Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst partnership was officially launched on...

DOW Aims for Transparency With the Launch of Industrial Base Investment Website

by Jamie Bennet

Department of War seal. The Pentagon unveiled a new website displaying the agency's investments since 2015.

A new Department of War website called the Investment Intelligence Center was unveiled to detail the agency's investments since 2015The Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base...

Air Force Under Secretary Eyes Military Infra Modernization, Construction in Alaska

by Jerry Petersen

Matthew Lohmeier. The under secretary of the Air Force and 2026 Wash100 Award winner recently visited Alaska.

Air Force Under Secretary Matthew Lohmeier recently visited Alaska, touring Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force BaseLohmeier made the visit to explore arctic military facility construction and modernization opportunities in the...

White House Submits $87.6B Supplemental Funding Request to Congress

White House. The White House sent an $87.6 billion supplemental funding request to Congress.

The White House has requested $87.6 billion in supplemental funding for national security and domestic needsThe request includes $67.1 billion for DOWSupplemental includes $2 billion for Coast Guard support across...

DOW Updates CBRN Survivability Requirements

by Kristen Smith

Michael Duffey. The DOW A&S head signed a revised policy on the survivability of CBRN mission-critical defense systems.

DOW has released an updated policy governing the survivability of mission-critical defense systems operating in CBRN environmentsThe new instruction replaces the 2015 guidance and was approved by Michael Duffey, acquisition...

Air Force, Space Force Advance AI Battle Management Integration in MASH Experiment

John Ohlund. The Air Force colonel and director of ABMS CFT discussed the integration of AI into battle management.

DAF has advanced AI-enabled battle management through the MASH experimentCol. John Ohlund said AI can help operators process data faster and improve decision-makingThe 2026 Air and Space Summit on July...

OUSW(R&E) Publishes Findings, Recommendations on DOW R&D Reform

by Jamie Bennet

Emil Michael. The under secretary of war for research and engineering commented on DOW research and development reform.

The Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering has completed its assessment of the Department of War's research and development enterprise. Emil Michael under secretary of war...

Pentagon Demonstrates Directed Energy Weapons at White Sands