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Hegseth announces new drone command, cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech

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The Pentagon will also launch an effort to study the future of warfare that will be led in part by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Pete Hegseth said…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:46:34 UTC.

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  1. Russian drone crashes into Kyiv playground without exploding

  2. Trump announces $200bn South Korean investment in US, $54bn for Alaska LNG

  3. California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI 'robo bosses' in landmark state law, reversing his earlier veto

  4. Iran parades Shahed drones through capital

  5. California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states

  6. Hegseth announces 20% cut to US military commanders

  7. Hegseth announces new drone command, cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech

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