Hegseth announces new autonomous weapons command while repeating attacks on "woke" culture during speech to troops
- Posted on September 30, 2026
- By CNN
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth unveiled a groundbreaking autonomous warfare command during an address to military personnel at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The announcement marks a significant shift in Pentagon strategy toward artificial intelligence integration in defense operations. Hegseth's speech continued his pattern of advocating for organizational modernization while addressing broader cultural themes within the military establishment, building upon his previous engagement with senior military leadership.
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Hegseth announces new autonomous weapons command while repeating attacks on "woke" culture during speech to troops
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a new Pentagon autonomous warfare command in a speech on Wednesday to troops at the military base in Quantico, Virginia, a sequel to the speech he delivered last year to senior officers that focused on fitness and culture.
