Changing the Defense Landscape

The defense budget is expected to increase significantly under the new administration, potentially rising from around $850 billion to over a trillion dollars. This substantial increase prompts a discussion on the need for change within the Pentagon to ensure readiness for multi-front conflicts. The new nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, emphasizes the importance of reforming the Defense Department to address recruitment issues and prioritize mission readiness over other considerations like diversity. These reforms are crucial as the U.S. military transitions from focusing on insurgencies to high-intensity warfare scenarios.