Hegseth announces new command focused on AI and drone warfare
Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, announced plans to reorganize the Pentagon during a speech to troops. He is creating a new command focused on autonomous weapons and drone warfare. He also plans to cut positions among military leadership, though details about how these cuts will work and their impact on operations remain unclear. The changes mark a significant shift in the military's structure and priorities.
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3 developments- Sep 29Hegseth targets military's top brass for deeper cuts: Officials
- Sep 30Watch live: Hegseth to lay out Pentagon shake-up in State of the Force address
- Sep 30Hegseth announces new autonomous weapons command while repeating attacks on “woke” culture during speech to troops
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Center
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