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Senate confirms Daniel Driscoll as new Army secretary

The Senate confirmed Daniel Driscoll as the new Secretary of the Army with a vote of 66-28 on February 25, 2025.
Driscoll stated his top priorities include boosting Army recruiting and enhancing Army modernization, focusing on technologies like drones and counter-unmanned systems.
President Donald Trump selected Driscoll, expressing confidence in his ability to be a 'disruptor and change agent' for the Pentagon.
Driscoll emphasized the need for the Army to speed up modernization efforts to maintain its technological edge amid advances in autonomous warfare.

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