Pentagon Chief Hegseth Announces New Autonomous Warfare Command
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a four-star commander will soon be selected to lead the new command as the Pentagon accelerates its drone strategy.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new military command focused on autonomous and drone warfare, as the Pentagon moves to accelerate its broader drone strategy.
Hegseth said a four-star commander would soon be selected to lead the newly established Autonomous Warfare Command.
The announcement reflects the Pentagon's growing emphasis on autonomous systems and drone technology as part of its military modernization efforts.
Further details about the command's scope, timeline, or specific responsibilities were not provided in the available report.
The move comes amid a broader push across the US military to expand the role of unmanned and autonomous systems in defense strategy.
Sources
- US defense chief announces new command as Pentagon accelerates drone strategy — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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