The Defense Department is in a better place now than it was in 2023 regarding dealing with the threat posed by unmanned systems to domestic military installations, Mark Roosevelt Ditlevson, acting assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense and hemispheric affairs, said.
Defense Department leaders testified on the department’s financial situation during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform government operations subcommittee hearing.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing a comprehensive review of medical conditions that disqualify individuals from joining the military.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the newly created New Mexico National Defense Area today to meet with service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border.
This week, the Defense Department focused on restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military and reestablishing deterrence.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed more than 8,300 children of Pentagon employees to help children experience the workforce and showcase different roles within the Defense Department during “Bring Your Child to Work Day.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum titled “Restoring Good Order and Discipline Through Balanced Accountability” to ensure all individuals are provided with a full and fair opportunity for employment, career advancement and access to programs.
Defense Department officials and experts discussed the future of artificial intelligence in Washington, highlighting how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s push for innovation, lethality and readiness is shaping the department’s approach to AI.
