The Pentagon launches a new recruitment and outreach effort called “War Force” to attract software engineers, according to multiple outlets. The Defense Department presents the campaign as part of a broader strategy to automate government technology and improve how defense-related systems are built and maintained. While the outlets provide limited additional operational details, they consistently describe “War Force” as centered on staffing technology roles within the department. The initiative reflects a push to expand the pool of qualified software talent and to accelerate modernization efforts through greater use of software engineering expertise. Both reports characterize the campaign as aligned with efforts to strengthen government technology capabilities, including improving efficiency and leveraging automation. No outlet cited provides specific targets, timelines, or budget figures for the campaign. Overall, the coverage emphasizes that the Pentagon’s effort is aimed at improving its technology workforce and supporting modernization objectives through recruitment of software professionals.