Hegseth calls out Pentagon's pricey legacy weapons in town hall speech

By Tony Bertuca / February 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said today the Pentagon will work to rapidly fund and field emerging military technologies, while also reviewing legacy systems that cost billions and may not be suitable for deterring or prevailing against potential U.S. adversaries like China. Hegseth, in a “town hall” speech with Pentagon personnel that was broadcast virtually, said the department will evaluate “how we match what we fund to capabilities and effects.” “There's a lot of programs around here that we spend a...

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