In his first Pentagon briefing, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth highlighted his early priorities, including plans to enhance U.S. missile defense capabilities, streamline military readiness, and ensure swift execution of key directives.
Key points:
➡️ Focus on readiness, lethality, and warfighting.
➡️ Implementation of a U.S. missile defense initiative, referred to as the “Iron Dome for America.”
➡️ Reinstatement of military personnel impacted by previous policies and adjustments to Pentagon initiatives.
Watch the video for a full breakdown of the new leadership's goals and vision.
Read the full story by Brandi Vincent here: https://defensescoop.com/2025/01/27/pete-hegseth-defense-secretary-iron-dome-for-america-priorities-donald-trump/
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