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Hegseth unveils drone command, orders 20% cut to generals
Original: Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a speech billed as a 'State of the Force' address, announced the creation of a new drone command and a reduction of about 20% in the number of generals and admirals. The moves are part of efforts to streamline the military's top ranks and prioritize unmanned systems, drawing attention from defense observers and lawmakers awaiting details on how the cuts will be carried out.
Why now: Major structural changes to US military leadership and drone strategy have broad defense and political implications.
Pete HegsethUS Department of DefenseUS military
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- Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech · AP News
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