Event Brief
Hegseth announces new autonomous warfare command
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: In a “State of the Force” address on Sept. 30, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled plans for a new four-star command to lead a military-wide effort to field autonomous systems. The announcement was presented as part of broader Pentagon transformation initiatives.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Announced plans for a new four-star autonomous warfare command to lead efforts to field autonomous systems
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Hegseth used his “State of the Force” address to outline plans for a military-wide push to field autonomous systems.
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