The $1.5 trillion investment is a GENERATIONAL DOWN PAYMENT on America’s national defense. This investment guarantees the United States maintains overwhelming strength and unmatched deterrence against any adversary for generations to come.

The $1.5 trillion investment is a GENERATIONAL DOWN PAYMENT on America’s national defense. This investment guarantees the United States maintains overwhelming strength and unmatched deterrence against any adversary for generations to come.

The @DeptofWar has reached new framework agreements with a slate of disruptive new entrants to aggressively expand the United States military’s lethal cruise missile and hypersonic missile strike capabilities.   Low-Cost Containerized Missiles (LCCM) Program: • Anduril • CoAspire • Leidos • Zone 5 Low-Cost Hypersonic Missiles: • Castelion This effort positions the Department to procure 10,000+ LCCMs over three years, starting in 2027. Once Castelion achieves testing and validation, the Department will award a multi-year contract for a minimum of 500 Blackbeard missiles annually, while seeking the necessary authorizations and appropriations for over 12,000 total missiles over five years. These agreements will rapidly field effective and affordable kinetic mass for the Joint Force at scale, acting directly on the mandate from President Trump and Secretary Hegseth to strengthen America’s Arsenal of Freedom.

Four weeks ago, CENTCOM began implementing the blockade against ships entering and exiting Iran’s ports. As of today, American forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels, allowed 15 supporting humanitarian aid to pass, and disabled 4 to ensure compliance. Earlier this week, CENTCOM forces ensured that 2 commercial vessels turned around to comply with the blockade after communicating via radio and firing warning shots from small arms, clearly demonstrating that U.S. enforcement remains in full effect.

Today, I am convening a special review panel to conduct a comprehensive, long-term, department-wide review of every aspect of the military legal system impacting our servicemembers. This panel will enhance trust, strengthen our force, drive real reform, and help ensure our warfighters receive the world-class military legal system they deserve.

Today, I welcomed the Republic of Korea’s Minister of National Defense, Ahn Gyu-back, to the Pentagon. We reaffirmed the strength of the alliance and discussed readiness, posture, and shared responsibility for collective defense.

.@USArmy 1st Lt. Douglas Bernard Fournet sacrificed his life shielding fellow soldiers from an enemy mine in Vietnam, embodying the courage and selfless leadership honored by the Medal of Honor.

.@USArmy Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division conduct sling-load training to sharpen the speed and precision required to sustain battlefield operations at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines.

Lethality requires an iron foundation. Military spouses hold the line at home so our warfighters can finish the job overseas. We salute your unwavering grit and sacrifice.

In 24 hours since launched, the site has received nearly 500 MILLION hits! Unprecedented levels of interest. Unprecedented levels of transparency from the Trump administration. 🇺🇸

The Department of War celebrates the launch of as a major milestone in government transparency. In just 12 hours, the site has received 340 MILLION hits from Americans and truth seekers worldwide seeking unfiltered UAP information. This overwhelming response underscores the Trump administration’s strong commitment to openness. President Trump has delivered on the public’s demand for the truth. The Department will continue expanding this UAP transparency initiative to ensure Americans have direct access to the information they deserve.

On May 8, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM# commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action, and one survived the strike. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivor. No U.S. military forces were harmed. @DeptofWar @USCG #OpSouthernSpear#

Today at the Pentagon, Mrs. Jennifer Hegseth brought together military mothers for a special luncheon. The devotion of our military families keeps our force strong, and we remain deeply grateful for everything they do for this nation.

The Biden administration’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine mandate was wrongfully forced onto our warfighters. It was unjust, and we are doing EVERYTHING we can to make it right.