US Defense Secretary Establishes Autonomous Warfare Command, Announces 20% Reduction in Generals and Admirals

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Published: 2026-10-01T15:45:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: Task & Purpose

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new four-star combatant command, Autonomous Warfare Command (AutoWarCom), to scale autonomous and robotic capabilities. He also outlined plans to cut 20% of the nation's generals and admirals, emphasizing a shift towards a 'warrior ethos' and rebuilding the military.

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