El secretario de Defensa Hegseth anuncia recorte del 20 % de altos oficiales y nueva iniciativa de letalidad

El secretario de Defensa Hegseth anuncia recorte del 20 % de altos oficiales y nueva iniciativa de letalidad

El 2 de octubre el secretario de Defensa de EE.  UU. , Pete Hegseth, declaró que buscaba incrementar la letalidad de las fuerzas y lanzó el proyecto Meridian, una asociación con empresas privadas para desarrollar armas autónomas, al mismo tiempo que Estados Unidos finalizó su retirada de Irak.

Con anterioridad, Hegseth había anunciado un plan para recortar alrededor del 20 % de los puestos de generales y almirantes, lo que equivale a eliminar unas 170 plazas y reducir el cuerpo de oficiales superiores a cerca de 680, con vigencia prevista para el 1 de enero de 2027 y pendiente de revisión del Congreso. En una sesión informativa en Quantico, también resaltó la necesidad de reforzar el ethos guerrero, ampliar el uso de sistemas autónomos y crear una Oficina de Asuntos Religiosos, además de presentar nuevas medidas para mejorar el entrenamiento, la preparación y la disciplina.

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Department of Defense Pete Hegseth Joint Chiefs of Staff

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2 de octubre de 2026
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Pete Hegseth's 'Warfighter' Crusade Isn’t About Killing
Pete Hegseth's 'Warfighter' Crusade Isn’t About Killing

rollingstone.com • 2 de oct 13:30

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized a focus on combat readiness and announced the Project Meridian partnership with private sector leaders, while the United States completed its withdrawal from Iraq.

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1 de octubre de 2026
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Pete Hegseth’s War Daddy-sermon about killing and Jesus was truly eye-opening
Pete Hegseth’s War Daddy-sermon about killing and Jesus was truly eye-opening

independent.co.uk • 1 de oct 13:57

During a briefing with senior U.S. military leaders, Pete Hegseth advocated for a stronger warrior ethos, expanded use of autonomous weapons, and the creation of a new Office of Religious Affairs.

Credibilidad 32% Manip. 58% Izquierda
Hegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’
Hegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’

The Guardian • 1 de oct 01:06

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon will cut about 20% of generals and admirals and outlined new initiatives aimed at improving training, readiness and discipline.

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30 de septiembre de 2026
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Leaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military
Leaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military

NPR • 30 de sep 21:51

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told junior officers that the Trump administration has altered the military's culture, defended recent personnel reductions and announced new initiatives, while facing bipartisan criticism.

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Hegseth’s new ‘field manual’ for troops is filled with his speeches and Trump promising not to fight ‘dumb wars’
Hegseth’s new ‘field manual’ for troops is filled with his speeches and Trump promising not to fight ‘dumb wars’

The Independent • 30 de sep 20:00

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth distributed a manual to about 600 service members that includes transcripts of his recent speeches and a forward written by President Donald Trump, while announcing personnel reductions and requesting additional funding.

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Hegseth soon to announce more firings among US military's top ranks
Hegseth soon to announce more firings among US military's top ranks

BBC • 30 de sep 17:11

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce the dismissal of roughly 20 percent of the military’s senior generals and admirals, part of a broader personnel overhaul.

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Pete Hegseth to unveil plan cutting top military positions by 20%
Pete Hegseth to unveil plan cutting top military positions by 20%

USA Today • 30 de sep 12:45

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plans to reduce the number of active-duty general and admiral positions by one-fifth, with implementation slated for early 2027.

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Pentagon to cut 20% of general and admiral positions by Jan. 1
Pentagon to cut 20% of general and admiral positions by Jan. 1

Federal News Network • 30 de sep 02:33

The Department of Defense plans to cut roughly 170 active-duty general and flag officer positions, reducing the senior officer corps to about 680 posts, pending congressional review.

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29 de septiembre de 2026
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Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals
Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals

CBS News • 29 de sep 23:24

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is expected to recommend cutting the number of active-duty generals and admirals by about one-fifth, citing a need to streamline leadership and improve efficiency.

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Pete Hegseth unveils 20% reduction in general and flag officer jobs
Pete Hegseth unveils 20% reduction in general and flag officer jobs

Fox News • 29 de sep 13:30

The Pentagon will reduce the number of general and flag officer positions by 20% by Jan. 1, 2027, with some roles to be downgraded rather than eliminated, the secretary said ahead of his State of the Force address.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 32% Centro