Pete's appointment Hegseth as US Secretary of Defense opens a new era in the development of the country's military system.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to CBS News.
Vice President J.D. Vance described the new minister as a “disruptor,” noting his willingness to carry out radical reforms that could change the established system.
Hegseth's main task will be to modernize the arms procurement process, which has become one of the Pentagon's main problems. According to Vance, the United States has been decades have seen numerous failures in military operations, indicating the need to rethink approaches to funding and providing the military.
Special attention will be paid to the development of technologies, including artificial intelligence, unmanned systems and innovative solutions for warfare. These areas will be priorities for the Pentagon in the coming years.
In addition, the new secretary must address the problem of personnel shortages by attracting more people to military service and improving conditions for active military personnel.
“We “We must change the way we fund our military programs to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the armed forces,” Vance said.
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