The Pentagon is pursuing at least $350 billion more for defense βregardless of what happensβ in the midterm elections on Nov. 3, the secretary said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks before President Donald Trump at an event for Anduril Industries, Inc., at Sparrows Point Shipyard, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Sparrows Point, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
βIf a Coco robot can make its way and deliver goods and services from one place to another, surely your Army can figure this out,β Army CTO Alex Miller said.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Tracy Northington, Joint Task Force Southern Guard force protection noncommissioned officer in charge, demonstrates counter unmanned aerial system capabilities at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Aug. 4, 2025. Counter UASβs are used to offset the operation challenges and threats posed by UASβs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Rubenak)