Hegseth Unveils 6 Military Initiatives, Tapping Musk for Next-Generation Weapons
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Updated · The Washington Post · Oct 1
Hegseth Unveils 6 Military Initiatives, Tapping Musk for Next-Generation Weapons
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Oct 1
Summary
Six initiatives unveiled by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth included a new Pentagon headquarters for drone warfare, a planned U.S. military base and a push to enlist Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey on future weapons.
Hundreds of troops at Marine Corps Base Quantico heard Hegseth solicit interest in building the base while framing the package as a readiness overhaul centered on new technology.
The address also promoted greater emphasis on religion and other programs, extending a broader Pentagon agenda Hegseth has paired with attacks on past administrations and "woke" policies.
The announcements land as Hegseth is also pursuing a 20% cut in generals and admirals, tying force restructuring to his effort to reshape military priorities.