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  1. 2026 National Defense Strategy

    Jan 23, 2026 · Rather than protect and advance Americans’ interests, they opened our borders, forgot the wisdom of the Monroe Doctrine, ceded influence in our hemisphere, and outsourced America’s …

  2. Historical Office > DOD/DOW History > Secretaries of Defense

    The Historical Office of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) dates to 1949. It is one of the longest serving continuously operating offices in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and has been …

  3. Aug 28, 2025 · The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), in conjunction with the Director, CAPE and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), will utilize …

  4. China’s record of canceling defense and military engagements in response to perceived offenses or heightened tensions suggests that China views defense and military engagements as a tool to …

  5. Nov 10, 2025 · Executive Order (E.O.) 14265, Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Industrial Base, directed the Department to prepare this strategy, consistent with …

  6. Jan 12, 2026 · Executing a set of "Pace-Setting Projects" (PSPs) that will demonstrate the accelerated pace of execution, focus, and ethos we need to stay ahead. The PSPs will also serve as tangible, …

  7. Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) practices within the Department must adapt and keep pace with software development and the increasing …

  8. Reviews and Reports - U.S. Department of Defense

    The Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR is a legislatively-mandated review of the Department of Defense strategy and priorities. If you’re interested in learning more about the Defense Department’s …

  9. Dec 17, 2025 · In addition to the ongoing efforts across the Department to develop plans of action to retain, reward, and recognize our outstanding civilian employees, I hereby direct all Do W …

  10. Intelligence Oversight Directorate - U.S. Department of Defense

    The duties and obligations placed on DoW intelligence organizations to protect the rights of individuals arise from the U.S. Constitution and Executive Order 12333 as implemented by DoD Manual …