Sep 29, 2026
Pete Hegseth announces new drone command, base competition and military cuts in Pentagon speech
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled six major military initiatives in his 'State of the Force' address to troops at Quantico, including establishing a new autonomous weapons command, soliciting bids for a modern military base, cutting 20% of generals and admirals, and announcing Elon Musk will help develop next-generation weapons. The speech also emphasized cultural changes and increased focus on religion in the military.
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