Department of War

What Department of War does

The U.S. Department of War is America's largest federal government agency, headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and responsible for providing the military forces needed to deter war and ensure national security. It was renamed from the Department of Defense on September 5, 2025, and is led by Secretary Pete Hegseth, Deputy Secretary Steve Feinberg, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine, and Vice Chairman Gen. Christopher Mahoney. The DoW oversees six uniformed service branches (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard) plus the National Guard, with a uniformed and civilian workforce of approximately 3.4 million, and operates roughly 4,800 installations in more than 160 countries.

The DoW is funded through annual Congressional appropriations under the FY2027 National Defense Budget of approximately $841.4 billion, with additional supplementals enacted for priorities such as the Arsenal of Freedom initiative, the Golden Dome missile defense architecture, and the Drone Dominance Program. It acquires capabilities through formal procurement channels including multiyear Requests for Proposal, Other Transaction Authorities, and Commercial Solutions Openings under an Acquisition Transformation Strategy that increasingly directs demand toward non-traditional commercial and Neo-prime suppliers. Its research and procurement portfolio spans hypersonic strike missiles (LRHW/Dark Eagle, Blackbeard, Barracuda-500M), missile defense (THAAD, Patriot, NASAMS, Aegis Ashore), autonomous unmanned systems (drone swarms, counter-UAS lasers such as LOCUST, armed UGVs), directed energy, post-quantum cryptography, integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), space systems, and a classified AI enterprise that includes GenAI.mil, the DOW Agent Network, and AI deployment agreements with Google, OpenAI, SpaceX, Microsoft, AWS, Nvidia, xAI, and Reflection at Impact Levels 6 and 7.

The DoW operates a multi-segment customer base: its primary internal customers are the six military services and National Guard, but it also serves allied and partner nation governments through Foreign Military Sales, executes capital deployment through the Office of Strategic Capital into critical-mineral and microelectronics supply chains (Energy Fuels, Phoenix Tailings, Lynas, Trilogy Metals, MP Materials), and runs public-facing programs such as PURSUE for UAP disclosure. Core revenue mechanics center on annual appropriations, multiyear procurement contracts (e.g., a seven-year, up-to-$35 billion THAAD undefinitized contract action with Lockheed Martin), capital investments structured as convertible preferred equity (e.g., $1 billion in L3Harris Missile Solutions), and rare-earth price floors ($110/kg) executed through strategic offtake agreements. Distribution is executed through the Defense Logistics Agency, military service Program Executive Offices, and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which coordinates global foreign military sales.

Name

Department of War

Legal name

U.S. Department of War

Website

https://war.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Short description

The U.S. Department of War is America's largest federal government agency, headquartered at the Pentagon, overseeing six military service branches and providing U.S. national defense with an FY2027 budget of approximately $841.4 billion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Defense / Defense Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281), National Security (928110), International Affairs (92812)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Operations & Force Readiness (BPAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Missile Defense & Strategic Deterrence (Nuclear Forces) (BPAIAHAG), Defense Infrastructure, Installations & Base Operations (BPAIAHAK)

Keywords

• National defense
• Defense procurement
• Military operations
• Weapons systems
• Homeland missile defense

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. National Defense Budget Appropriation: The DoW is funded through annual Congressional appropriations under the National Defense Budget (FY2027 budget of approximately $841.4 billion). Funding is allocated across procurement, research and development, operations and maintenance, military personnel, and family housing accounts. Multiyear procurement authorities allow the DoW to commit to long-term production contracts providing the industrial base with demand visibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Department of War is the United States' primary federal defense agency, responsible for providing military forces, weapons systems, and defense capabilities to deter war and ensure national security. It procures and fields major weapons systems including hypersonic missiles, missile defense architectures (THAAD, Patriot, Golden Dome), autonomous unmanned systems, directed energy weapons, and advanced AI-enabled battle management platforms, serving the six uniformed military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard) and allied nations through Foreign Military Sales.

Product overview

The Department of War operates as America's largest government agency providing military forces to ensure national security. The department's technology portfolio includes the GenAI.mil enterprise AI platform for military operations and decision support, the DOW Agent Network for autonomous battle management capabilities, the Drone Dominance Program for unmanned systems development and deployment, and classified AI infrastructure partnerships with major technology firms. These offerings support military operations across Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard components, addressing functions from administrative tasks to combat targeting and autonomous operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GenAI.mil Platform Enterprise generative AI platform for Department of War personnel providing AI-assisted operations, administrative automation, and decision support across NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS classified networks.
• DOW Agent Network AI-enabled battle management and targeting network that automates joint force operations across multiple warfare domains.
• Drone Dominance Program Comprehensive program to bolster U.S. drone manufacturing base, harness warfighter ingenuity, arm combat units with low-cost attack drones, and train officers in drone procurement and operations; consolidated under Joint Interagency Task Force 401.
• Golden Dome Integrated Missile Defense Architecture A comprehensive layered homeland missile defense system designed to counter ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles while reducing intercept costs and expanding defensive capacity, integrating existing systems with next-generation technologies.
• Classified AI Infrastructure Deployment Enterprise AI deployment agreements with major technology companies (SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, NVIDIA, Reflection, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, xAI) for classified military networks at Impact Level 6 and 7, supporting DoW's AI Acceleration Strategy across warfighting, intelligence, and enterprise operations.
• eDiscovery AI Solution (DLSA) AI-driven e-discovery and document review software deployed across 28 Defense Legal Services Agency offices, reportedly reducing manual document review time by 50-75% while meeting Impact Level 5/6 cybersecurity compliance.
• PURSUE Program (UAP Disclosure) Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters — public portal for declassified files, videos, FBI/CIA/NASA documents released through war.gov/UFO.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quadrupled THAAD interceptor production capacity under a $35 billion multiyear contract, providing long-term demand signal to strengthen the defense industrial base.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Cohere TechnologiesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026DoW awarded Cohere Technologies a $28 million contract under the FutureG Office to develop OTFS waveform technology enabling commercial 5G cell towers to function as drone-detection sensors for Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) applications in 6G. This supports DoW's strategy to break the Ericsson-Nokia RAN duopoly and influence the 3GPP 6G radio interface standard.
• RANsemimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026RANsemi, a UK semiconductor firm that formally separated from its Chinese-affiliated parent company Picocom, emerged as a validated partner for OCUDU, a DoW-backed open-source initiative hosted by the Linux Foundation providing publicly downloadable reference code for CU and DU layers of the 5G/6G radio access network stack.
• American Rheinmetall and HarbingermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026American Rheinmetall and Harbinger formed a partnership to jointly develop and field a family of robotic and uncrewed ground vehicles for the DoW, combining Rheinmetall's combat vehicle integration expertise with Harbinger's commercially-derived, autonomy-ready hybrid-electric platform. Joint demonstrations are planned for summer 2026, with prototyping pursued through Commercial Solutions Openings and Other Transaction Authorities.
• AndurilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026DoW signed framework agreements with Anduril under the Low-Cost Containerized Munitions program to produce at least 3,000 Barracuda-500M cruise missiles. DoW is also pursuing acquisition of more than 12,000 Blackbeard hypersonic missiles over five years. Anduril is positioned as a 'Neo-prime' alongside Palantir in DoW's commercially-driven procurement approach.
• CastelionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026DoW signed a production framework agreement with Castelion to manufacture and field the Blackbeard low-cost hypersonic strike missile at a guaranteed minimum of 500 missiles per year upon completion of testing and validation, with a pathway to purchase thousands more. This represents the first production agreement of its kind for a low-cost hypersonic weapon.
• LeidoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026DoW awarded Leidos a framework agreement for initial delivery of 3,000 Low-Cost Containerized Munitions (LCCM) as part of the 'Arsenal of Freedom' initiative. Leidos is self-funding development leveraging its AGM-190A Small Cruise Missile technologies and expanding production facilities in Huntsville, Alabama and McEwen, Tennessee. Production scheduled to begin in 2027.
• CoAspiremajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026DoW signed a framework agreement with CoAspire to support development and production of affordable ground-launched cruise missiles under the GHOST missile system for the Low-Cost Containerized Munitions programme. The program aims to procure approximately 10,000 missiles over three years starting FY27. Flight testing of the GHOST missile is scheduled for 2026.
• Gilat Satellite NetworksminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026Gilat Satellite Networks reported strong Q1 2026 results driven by defense segment growth of $25.4 million, benefiting from DoW-related satellite communications programs. The company provides satellite-based communication solutions supporting military and defense operations.
• SpaceXcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 May 2026DoW partnered with SpaceX to deploy AI tools on classified military networks as part of a broader enterprise AI agreement. SpaceX was named among seven technology companies including OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services in the DoW's classified AI deployment initiative.
• MicrosoftcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 May 2026DoW partnered with Microsoft to deploy AI tools on classified military networks as part of the enterprise AI integration initiative. Microsoft was named among seven technology companies in the classified AI deployment agreement alongside SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection, and Amazon Web Services.
• GooglecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2026DoW formally entered into sweeping AI contracts with Google to deploy Gemini AI models in classified military settings (Impact Level 6 and 7) as part of a stated goal to achieve 'decision superiority' and build an 'AI-first fighting force.' Google is requiring contract terms prohibiting AI use for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons without appropriate human control. Internal resistance emerged with over 600 employees protesting military AI use.
• OpenAIcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2026DoW entered into an AI deployment agreement with OpenAI for classified military infrastructure use, filling the gap left by Anthropic's exclusion from Pentagon contracts. OpenAI partnered with the Pentagon following Anthropic's refusal to provide unrestricted access to its models, representing broader tensions between Silicon Valley ethical standards and government push for advanced military AI.
• Amazon Web ServicescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2026DoW entered into an AI deployment agreement with AWS for classified military infrastructure, as part of securing AI capabilities from major technology companies. AWS is included among the seven technology partners named in DoW's classified AI deployment initiative.
• NvidiacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2026DoW partnered with Nvidia as part of a seven-company AI deployment agreement for classified military networks. Nvidia's GPU computing capabilities support DoW's AI Acceleration Strategy across warfighting, intelligence, and enterprise operations.
• xAImajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2026DoW secured AI deployment agreements with xAI as part of the GenAI.gov initiative, with Grok AI models planned for incorporation into DoW's AI platform alongside Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT. xAI's Grok platform is noted for its integration with Starlink satellite communications.
• ReflectionmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2026DoW partnered with Reflection as one of seven technology companies selected for AI deployment on classified military networks. Reflection was included alongside SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services in DoW's classified AI initiative.
• OraclecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026DoW entered into an agreement with Oracle to deploy Oracle's advanced AI capabilities on classified networks for lawful military use. Oracle will provide high-performance infrastructure, generative AI, and agentic AI capabilities across warfighting, intelligence, and enterprise operations. Oracle operates 10 cloud regions dedicated to U.S. government customers at various security levels including Top Secret and Special Access Programs. This supports DoW's AI Acceleration Strategy.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• United Kingdom Ministry of Defence: Foreign counterpart defense ministry that procures major weapons systems, runs multi-service armed forces, operates FMS/intelligence relationships, and is a key AUKUS and NATO interoperability partner to the DoW. Operates with a similar cabinet-level structure and parliamentary oversight model.
• French Ministry of Defence (Ministère des Armées): Foreign equivalent defense ministry that procures advanced weapons systems (e.g., Rafale, nuclear deterrence), operates a multi-service force, and engages in NATO and bilateral cooperation with the DoW. Structurally analogous in mission, scale, and procurement role.
• U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): U.S. federal intelligence agency operating globally on national-security missions; the DoW Chairman Gen. Dan Caine was previously CIA Associate Director for Military Affairs. The two organizations share enterprise IT, classified-network infrastructure, AI deployment, and a common funding and oversight framework (Congressional intelligence and defense committees).

Emerging players

• Anduril Industries: Leading 'neo-prime' defense tech vendor that has secured DoW framework agreements for 3,000+ Barracuda-500M cruise missiles and 12,000+ Blackbeard hypersonic missiles under the Low-Cost Containerized Munitions program, exemplifying the commercial-driven procurement approach the DoW is now actively promoting.

Broad incumbents

• Lockheed Martin: Largest U.S. defense prime and a top DoW supplier — recipient of the up-to-$35B THAAD multiyear contract, the Guam Aegis Ashore development contract (up to $407M), and Space Vehicles 23/24 ($514.4M). Comparable in scale (>$60B revenue), workforce, and dependence on DoW procurement that drives the bulk of its order book.
• RTX Corporation (Raytheon): Major U.S. defense prime and leading DoW supplier across missile systems, air defense (NASAMS for Kuwait, $1B), and AMRAAM-ER/AMRAAM/AIM-9X production. Operates a similar defense-procurement-driven business model with multi-billion-dollar DoW program exposure.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Fellow U.S. federal cabinet-level department with a comparable national-security and homeland-defense mission, including procurement authority, a large civilian workforce, and direct reporting to the executive branch. Overlaps with the DoW on border, counter-UAS, and disaster-response missions, making it the most structurally similar U.S. government peer.
• U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): U.S. federal civilian agency with a large engineering and R&D workforce that shares procurement frameworks, classified-program interfaces, and interagency coordination with the DoW — particularly on military space systems, space nuclear power (NSTM-3), and the U.S. Space Force, which the DoW directly funds.
• General Dynamics: Major U.S. defense prime with significant DoW exposure across land systems, naval submarines (Virginia-class), and combat vehicles — areas that map directly to the DoW's surface-combatant, submarine, and ground-vehicle programs. Operates with comparable scale and a procurement-driven revenue model.
• Northrop Grumman: U.S. defense prime with deep DoW relationships across strategic deterrence, missile defense, and space — areas that mirror the DoW's Golden Dome, THAAD, and Space Force programs. Operates with comparable scale and a similar procurement-driven revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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