Pete Hegseth to cut generals & admirals in US military by 20%; Pentagon to create new drone command
- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to cut the number of generals and admirals in the US military by 20 per cent, while unveiling a new four-star command focused on autonomous and robotic warfare.
- According to news agency AP, Hegseth made the announcements during his “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on Wednesday.
- He said the military services would double a 10% reduction ordered last spring for roughly 800 flag and general officer positions, bringing the total planned reduction to 20% by January 1, 2027.
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- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to cut the number of generals and admirals in the US military by 20 per cent, while unveiling a new four-star command focused on autonomous and robotic warfare.
- According to news agency AP, Hegseth made the announcements during his “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on Wednesday.
- He said the military services would double a 10% reduction ordered last spring for roughly 800 flag and general officer positions, bringing the total planned reduction to 20% by January 1, 2027.
Sources: Times of India