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The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the Millennium Cohort Program, which collects information about U.S. military personnel and their families. This program's aim is to study the long-term health impacts of military service and deployments on service members and their families. It is organized into multiple studies, including the Millennium Cohort Study and the Millennium Cohort Family Study, and involves participants completing surveys every three to five years. The gathered data helps analyze health changes, post-war illness risk factors, and the effects of military service on families, providing insights that could influence future policy and interventions.

The Department of Defense has announced an arms sales notification involving the Government of Jordan's request to purchase an F-16 Air Combat Training Center, which includes various training devices and support services. The proposed sale, valued at approximately $60 million, aims to enhance Jordan's military training capabilities and strengthen its partnership with the United States. Lockheed Martin Corporation is the main contractor, and the sale is expected to support U.S. foreign policy by contributing to the stability and security of a key ally in the Middle East. The transaction will not alter the military balance in the region and requires the presence of two U.S. contractors in Jordan for two years.

The Department of Defense has announced the removal of two companies, IDG Capital Partners Co., Ltd. and Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. China, from the list of "Chinese military companies." This decision was made by the Deputy Secretary of Defense based on updated information under the guidelines of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. This removal is referenced in a previous Federal Register notice published on April 2, 2024.

The Department of Defense is publishing an updated list of product categories where Federal Prison Industries (FPI) holds more than a five percent market share within the DoD market, using data from 2024. The listed product categories must now be procured using competitive or fair opportunity methods starting April 9, 2025. These categories include items like office furniture, men's and women's outerwear, and other specific clothing and household goods. The DoD must also include FPI in the solicitation process for these items and will adjust the list as needed if new information becomes available.

The Department of Defense has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review regarding information collection on flood and coastal storm damage. This proposal is under review as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collected aims to assess flood damage and community response to flooding, which helps in project planning and budgeting. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 29, 2021, and the information collection is conducted voluntarily.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review its proposal to collect information for the Survivor Access Card, a program that lets surviving family members visit Army installations. This program allows eligible survivors more accessible access to services and events on military bases using IMCOM Form 44. The DoD is inviting public comments on this proposal by February 10, 2025, and estimates that about 670 people will participate, each spending approximately one hour to complete the process. Public comments can be submitted via the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary issued a notice correcting a previously published document. The correction applies to Notice Document 2020-29193, which was published on January 6, 2021. In this document, the deadline previously listed as “April 1, 2021” in the DATES section should be corrected to “March 8, 2021”. This correction was filed on January 27, 2021.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public comment on a proposal submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the collection of information related to Revitalizing Base Closure Communities. This proposal would require Local Redevelopment Authorities (LRAs) that have received property from closed military installations to reinvest proceeds from its use to support economic redevelopment for at least seven years. The DoD aims to ensure compliance through annual financial statements. Comments can be submitted online by February 18, 2021.

The President of the United States has issued a memorandum delegating authority to the Secretary of State. This authority permits the Secretary to direct the use of up to $571.3 million in defense goods and services, and military training from the Department of Defense, to support Taiwan. This memorandum is to be officially recorded in the Federal Register.

The Department of Defense has issued a notice about a proposed arms sale to Finland, detailing the transaction's unclassified aspects. The sale includes advanced rocket systems and associated support services valued at $91.2 million, aimed at modernizing Finland's armed forces and enhancing its defense capabilities. Lockheed Martin Corporation is the primary contractor, and the sale aligns with U.S. foreign policy by supporting a key partner in Europe. The transaction will not negatively impact U.S. defense readiness and is expected to bolster Finland's security without altering the regional military balance.