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DTRA newsroom features updates on global threat reduction missions, counterproliferation efforts, and defense research that supports national security operations worldwide.

 

 

 
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Feb. 25, 2026

A Full Circle Moment: Returning as Parade Reviewing Official, Sgt. Maj. Daniel Mangrum Reflects on His Marine Corp Journey at MCRD Graduation

On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego celebrated a momentous graduation ceremony for Company B, 1st Battalion, with Marine Corps Sergeant Major (Sgt. Maj.) Daniel Mangrum serving as the Parade Reviewing Official (PRO).

Maj. Gen. Lyle K. Drew, Acting Director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), and Sgt. Maj. Daniel Mangrum, DTRA Senior Enlisted Leader participate in physical training (PT) session with military personnel from DTRA-West.

Feb. 13, 2026

Strategic deterrence starts with world class-training.

Major General Lyle K. Drew and his leadership team are conducting a multi-site visit to DTRA-West and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) to provide executive oversight and engage with regional personnel.

Major General Drew sits down with officials from South Korea's Arms Control and Verification Agency (KAVA).

Feb. 12, 2026

DTRA Leadership Reinforces Indo-Pacific Alliances in WMD Counter-Proliferation Push

The acting head of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency recently completed strategic engagements across the Indo-Pacific, meeting with allies in South Korea and Japan to bolster cooperation against weapons of mass destruction threats in what Pentagon officials call the world's most strategically contested region.

DTRA Leadership at JMUA Ceremony at DTRA Headquarters

Jan. 21, 2026

DTRA Receives Joint Meritorious Unit Award

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) was honored with the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) during a ceremony at held at the DTRA headquarters Dec. 16, 2025.

Dec. 30, 2025

DTRA GT Trains Malaysian Cybersecurity Pros to Improve Regional Digital Security in Indo-Pacific

DTRA cyber security training strengthens Malaysia’s digital defense capabilities! Our Cyber Crimes Investigations course in Kuala Lumpur combats cyber threats in the region and promotes a secure digital environment across the Indo-Pacific.

The Liberty Wing hosted the Defense Threat Reduction Agency for the annual Vienna Document 2011 information exchange exercise, Nov. 18-19.

Dec. 15, 2025

USAF hosts DTRA delegates for the Vienna Document

The Liberty Wing hosted the Defense Threat Reduction Agency for the annual Vienna Document 2011 information exchange exercise, Nov. 18-19.

DTRA Team working with Thailand Partners

Sept. 9, 2025

CWMD Security Cooperation Engagement Program Incident Command Training-Thailand

Recently, a DTRA Building Partner Capacity team traveled to Bangkok, Thailand under its Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Security Cooperation Engagement Program (CSCEP) authorities to conduct a WMD Incident Command System Course for approximately 30 representatives from the Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Center and the Royal Thai Navy.

Col. Matthew Johnson, White Sands Missile Range Test Center (WSTC) Commander, attended the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new Batch Plant on Aug. 19, 2025, in support of an installation partner.

Aug. 27, 2025

DTRA Enhances Testing Capabilities with New Batch Plant Facility

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency continues to strengthen its critical testing infrastructure with the addition of a new concrete batch plant at White Sands Missile Range. This facility represents a significant investment in our ability to support advanced research and development testing operations.

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Rabat, Morocco Aug. 14, 2025

AFRICA SHIELD 2025: Strengthening Counterproliferation Efforts Across Africa

From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco.

DTRA participated in a simulation exercise with the Philippine Army to enhance its capability to respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats.

Aug. 11, 2025

Army boosts readiness against biological threats

The Office of the Chief Ordnance and Chemical Service and the Installation Management Command, in partnership with international stakeholders including the International Police, the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and the United States Army, participated in a simulation exercise with the Philippine Army to enhance its capability to respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats.