Hegseth unveils plans for new US military base

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth announced plans for the first new military base on American soil in over four decades.

Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth announced plans to construct the first new military base on US soil in more than 40 years. He indicated that state governors would be invited to make 'sales pitches' for their locations to host the base.

Hegseth also unveiled plans for an autonomous unit within the Pentagon. The Daily Mail reports that during his announcement he praised Iranian state-run media whilst criticising the US press, though the outlets describe his remarks differently.

How it is being reported

• Fired-up Pete Hegseth goes on unhinged rant to US service members… as he unveils terrifying new 'autonomous' battlefield revolution planSecretary of War Pete Hegseth heaped praise on the 'reasonable' Iranian state-run media while slamming the US press in an announcement unveiling an 'autonomous' Pentagon unit.Daily Mail · 30 Sept, 22:32
• Pete Hegseth unveils plans for new US military base, touts ‘testosterone testing’ for warriors in Pentagon speech: ‘No wimps, no radicals’A fired-up Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveiled plans to construct the first new military base on US soil in over four decades and have state governors come before him on camera with "their best sales pitch."New York Post · 30 Sept, 22:07

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