Director for Major Weapons Program

EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth creates autonomy czar to manage almost all drone efforts

According to an internal memo obtained by Breaking Defense, the new role covers all ground vehicles, all small air vehicles and almost all sea vehicles, and reports directly to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg.

By Aaron Mehta and Ashley Roque

Pentagon

Pentagon acquisition chief pledges new ‘program czars’ will cut red tape, not add to it

Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey outlined key steps taken since an early November mandate to move out on acquisition reform.

By Ashley Roque