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Hegseth details new initiatives in partisan address to troops
He said the changes will scale autonomous warfare, expand cadet programs at five universities and make spirituality a core element of combat effectiveness.
- On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed 600 troops at Marine Corps Base Quantico, announcing six military initiatives including an Autonomous Warfare Command, Office of Religious Affairs, and cadet programs at five universities.
- Hegseth addressed 600 rank-and-file troops this year, a marked shift from last year's audience of 800 generals and admirals, reflecting his stated 'war of attrition against the Pentagon bureaucracy.'
- Advanced systems development will leverage partnerships with Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich through Project Meridian and the Drone Dominance program, which has delivered thousands of robotic systems to the Middle East.
- Reinforcing his push for accountability, Hegseth emphasized previous directives to cut at least 20% of four-star generals and admirals, describing the reductions as 'long overdue' and the 'bare minimum.'
- By Oct. 1, 2027, the Autonomous Warfare Command will operate as a four-star functional combatant command, a timeline Hegseth described as the 'fastest peacetime operational shift in modern military history.
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The Independent (US)Elon Musk, ‘beardos’ and Fort Trump? Inside Hegseth’s ‘State of the Force’ address
Addressing junior personnel at Quantico, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled six major initiatives to overhaul military standards
·London, United Kingdom
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Hegseth announces 6 initiatives to shape the future of the U.S. War Dept. in 'State of the Force' address
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth laid out his vision for combat readiness, physical standards and a better streamlined leadership structure in the United States military during his "State of the Force" address, an annual speech to establish strategic priorities, standards and reforms for the armed forces.
·San Diego, United States
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