SECDEF Pete Hegseth Announces Joint Task Force 401 at the Pentagon!

Описание: On August 28, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) at the Pentagon. The new task force is specifically focused on developing and implementing counter-unmanned aerial systems (counter-UAS) technology and strategy to address the threat of "hostile drones".

In his remarks, Hegseth outlined the task force's key objectives:
Rapid action: To quickly cut through bureaucratic processes and consolidate resources to effectively counter drone threats.
Clear message: To send a message that the United States will not be outmatched by adversaries in unmanned aerial systems.
Equip warfighters: To provide service members with the necessary tools to defend against hostile drones.
Secure airspace: To ensure the security of American airspace both at home and abroad.
Hegseth's speech reiterated the Trump administration's "Peace through Strength" approach to military policy, which he has emphasized since his confirmation in January 2025. The establishment of JIATF 401 is consistent with Hegseth's stated goals of strengthening American military capabilities and reorienting defense strategy toward key threats.

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SECDEF establishes JIATF 401
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES
08.28.2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks on the establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 2025.

Film Credits: Video by Tech. Sgt. Jackie Sanders
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