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Hegseth announces new US drone command and 20% cut to general ranks

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has unveiled a military restructuring, establishing a four-star drone command and reducing general and admiral ranks by 20%.

News ·1 Oct 2026, 06:31 ·Maren Kovacs 5 min read