[ad_1] Several US government agencies have advised their employees to ignore for now a demand from Elon Musk’s government efficiency office to justify their jobs or face dismissal. The Pentagon and Department of Justice have told workers to pause on replying to the Trump administration’s email, citing potential legal pitfalls and agency autonomy. The Department […]
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to reduce US military spending by 8% each over five years – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to reduce projected US military spending by 8% over the next five years would spare southwest border enforcement, the Air Force’s newest drone program, nuclear weapons modernization and preparations for a clean audit, according to a new memo he sent to the services. The February 18 memo instructs “senior […]
Palantir shares fall 10% on reports of Pentagon slashing budget – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] Palantir Technologies Inc. shares fell 10% on Wednesday, and continued to slide in after-hours trading, following a report that US Defense Secretary Pete Hesgeth plans to slash military spending. Company Value Change %Change Palantir, which has seen its stock soar by almost 50% this year, is a major US defense contractor in addition to […]
Trump may consider loyalists for Defence Secretary role – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defence secretary is still up in the air, but it is a sure bet he will look to reshape the Pentagon and pick a loyalist following his tumultuous first term. Five men held the job as Pentagon chief only to resign, be fired or serve briefly as a stopgap. […]
‘Great Power War’: US army trains to be battle-ready for China – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] The US army is undergoing a significant transformation as it prepares for the possibility of a conflict with China, a shift that requires rapid deployment capabilities and enhanced operational strategies, The New York Times reported. Recently, 864 paratroopers from the 25th Infantry Division participated in a large-scale exercise in Hawaii, designed to simulate the […]