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- The U.S. Department of War raised Hostile Fire Pay to $450 and Imminent Danger Pay to $275.
- The increase takes effect on Thursday, October 1, 2026, after remaining $225 since October 2002.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the raise reflects varied operational risk.
- Gen. Hegseth announced a four-star combatant command for drones, robots, AI and launched Project Meridian and FORTRESS America.