The US defense secretary has also unveiled major changes, including a new drone command and an Elon Musk-led task force to assess the future of warfare. Hegseth announced the creation of a new combatant command for drone warfare, a plan to build a new military base on American soil, and more in his speech. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The US defense secretary has also unveiled major changes, including a new drone command and an Elon Musk-led task force to assess the future of warfare.S1

• Hegseth announced the creation of a new combatant command for drone warfare, a plan to build a new military base on American soil, and more in his speech.S2