U.S. Department of Defense Official Website

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The DoD homepage is occasionally relevant to AI safety research when tracking U.S. government policy on autonomous weapons, drone systems, and military AI acquisition; not a primary AI safety resource but useful for policy and governance context.

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Summary

The official homepage of the U.S. Department of Defense, providing news, policy updates, and information on military operations, acquisitions, and defense priorities. Current content highlights operations against Iran, drone dominance initiatives, and acquisition transformation efforts. This is a primary government source for official DoD statements and policy.

Key Points

•Official DoD news and press releases on current military operations and policy priorities
•Highlights drone dominance initiative focusing on expanding U.S. drone manufacturing and deployment capabilities
•Features acquisition transformation efforts aimed at faster, cost-effective defense procurement
•Provides official government perspective on defense posture, including Arctic readiness and homeland protection
•Source for official DoD statements relevant to AI and autonomous systems policy in defense contexts

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[Skip to main content (Press Enter).](https://www.war.gov/#skip-target)

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[News](https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories) \|21 hours ago

## [Hegseth Says Iran's Defense Industrial Base Nearing Complete Destruction](https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4434312/hegseth-says-irans-defense-industrial-base-nearing-complete-destruction/)

[Story](https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4434312/hegseth-says-irans-defense-industrial-base-nearing-complete-destruction/) [Related Spotlight](https://www.war.gov/Spotlights/Operation-Epic-Fury/)

[News](https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories)\|19 hours ago

## [This Week in DOW: Dismantling Iran Threat, Protecting Homeland, Sharpening Arctic Readiness](https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4434285/this-week-in-dow-dismantling-iran-threat-protecting-homeland-sharpening-arctic/)

[This Week in DOW: Dismantling Iran Threat, Protecting Homeland, Sharpening Arctic Readiness](https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4434285/this-week-in-dow-dismantling-iran-threat-protecting-homeland-sharpening-arctic/)

[All News](https://www.war.gov/News)

![Sparks fly as airmen, wearing protective gear, weld metal on a table in a dimly lit room. ](https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/18/2003876720/-1/-1/0/260217-F-OC855-1005M.JPG)

## Week In Photos

Discover the latest on DOW's missions, milestones and people through this curated collection of top photos.

[View Collection](https://www.war.gov/Multimedia/Photo-Collections/20032/week-in-photos/)

Video

### WWI Commission Unveils New Sculpture at WWI Memorial

The World War I Centennial Commission unveiled a new $44 million sculpture in Washington, D.C.’s, Pershing Park, Sept. 13, 2024. "A Soldier’s Journey" by Sabin Howard pays tribute to the nearly 4.7 million U.S. service members who served during WWI.

[Read More](https://www.war.gov/About/Biographies/) [All Videos](https://www.war.gov/About/Biographies/)

![A missile launches from a military vehicle, creating a ball of fire and smoke against a dark sky.](https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/13/2003898655/-1/-1/0/260309-D-D0477-2444R.JPG)

## Week In Photos

Discover the latest on DOW's missions, milestones and people through
this curated collection of top photos.


[View Collection](https://www.war.gov/Multimedia/Photo-Collections/20036/week-in-photos/)

Spotlight

### [America's Military - Celebrating Independence](https://www.war.gov/freedom250 "America's Military - Celebrating Independence")

This year the United States celebrates its 250th birthday. At the War Department, we recognize and celebrate freedom throughout the year.

[See More](https://www.war.gov/freedom250 "America's Military - Celebrating Independence")

Spotlight

### [Drone Dominance](https://www.war.gov/Spotlights/Drone-Dominance/ "Drone Dominance")

The War Department will unleash American drone dominance by bol

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