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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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.
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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US creates new ‘Autonomous Warfare Command’ as Pentagon accelerates push for AI, drones
The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the establishment of the Autonomous Warfare Command, which will focus on robotic capabilities. This decision reflects the changing nature of warfare, especially with recent developments in Ukraine. The Pentagon aims to prioritize AI-driven systems over traditional weapons platforms moving forward. Experts warn of risks associated with unchecked AI advancements and technology rivalries with Chin…
Hegseth announces new drone command, cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech
The Pentagon will also launch an effort to study the future of warfare that will be led in part by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Pete Hegseth said
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