Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in ‘State of the Force’ speech
Hegseth said the new command will speed drone and AI adoption as the Pentagon seeks to cut 20% of general and flag officer billets.
- On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of Autonomous Warfare Command , a new four-star combatant command designed to centralize and scale robotic capabilities across the joint force.
- Citing lessons from Ukraine, Hegseth emphasized the need for purpose-built systems that can adapt rapidly to battlefield requirements, shifting Pentagon strategy toward a 'high-low mix' of expensive and lower-cost autonomous platforms.
- Project Agincourt will prototype 'warfighting acquisition' cycles led by Owen West, Defense Innovation Unit Director, and Navy SEAL Senior Chief Max Strasiser; Project Meridian will study future warfare under Elon Musk, Newt Gingrich, and Palmer Luckey.
- General and flag officer ranks will face a 20% reduction by January 1, 2027, a move Sen. Jack Reed, ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, condemned as 'reckless, partisan' actions that damaged military leadership.
- Pentagon officials target October 1, 2027, for AutoWarCom's launch, contingent on Congressional approval, while an initial report on future warfare domains is due January 28, 2027, to accelerate autonomous technology fielding.
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The U.S. Department of Defense is establishing an "Autonomous Warfare Command" to oversee autonomous combat systems centered on drones and robots. It also announced a 20% reduction in general officer positions and a restructuring to shift the military's culture and ideology toward conservatism. On the 30th (local time), U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addressed troops at the Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.
Pete Hegseth Shakes Up the Pentagon With Big Leadership Cuts and a New Drone Command
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is rolling out a massive shakeup across the United States military. During his State of the Force speech at Quantico, he unveiled two dramatic changes. He wants to trim top leadership ranks while rapidly expanding robotic warfare. The plan signals a sharp turn in modern American defense policy. The biggest cut targets the military brass. Hegseth ordered a twenty percent reduction in general and flag officers by ear…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hexeth announced a restructuring of the military, establishing a four-star command to oversee drone technology and automation, and reducing the number of generals and senior officers by 20% by early 2027.
Hegseth unveils drone command, deeper officer cuts in 'State of the Force' speech
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new Pentagon command for autonomous and robotic weapons, doubled his target for cutting senior military officers to 20%, and unveiled plans for a new base
The main news in the morning. The head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, announced the creation of a combat command for the development of autonomous weapons. The military department will have to deal with the development of autonomous and robotic systems..
The main news in the morningThe head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, announced the creation of a combat command for the development of autonomous weapons. The military department will have to deal with the development of...
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