Pentagon to form new autonomous warfare command for drones

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the establishment of a new military command, named Autonomous Warfare Command (Autowarcom), to oversee and coordinate drone operations in overseas missions. During his State of the Forces speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth emphasized the need for high-speed, decisive strikes using advanced technology.

He also proposed a $54.6 billion budget for the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group in the 2027 fiscal year, a significant increase from the current $226 million.

Hegseth's speech also included criticism of the press, accusing journalists of being "anti-American traitors" for reporting on Pentagon actions. He described their coverage as a "national betrayal" and "treason" due to its partisan nature. These remarks followed his previous criticisms of the media and President Donald Trump's claims that news outlets should be charged with treason for their reporting on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.

The Secretary also expressed his opposition to "woke" Pentagon policies, stating that the military should no longer tolerate "fatties, trannies, beardos, weirdos, wimps, and radicals." Instead, he advocated for a return to a warrior mentality, focusing on strength and combat readiness. Additionally, Hegseth announced a 20% reduction in the number of slots for generals and admirals, allowing lower-ranking officers like Army colonels and Navy captains to fill some positions.