Defense Secretary Hegseth Halts Promotions Amid Expanding Military Leadership Purge

The US Army faces a growing leadership vacuum as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocks the advancement of four officers, raising concerns about institutional stability amid drone defense modernization efforts.

28 Aug, 21:25 — 28 Aug, 21:25

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Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens

The turmoil has left a leadership vacuum in the Army at a moment when it is trying to find ways to defend troops against the threat posed by cheap drones.

By Greg Jaffe, Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper

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Defense Secretary Hegseth Halts Promotions Amid Expanding Military Leadership Purge

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