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Editor in Chief at @breakingdefense. Shameless Boston sports nerd, foe of bad seasonal takes and the F-22 restart. EMAIL: amehta at breakingmedia dot com
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Hegseth creates autonomy czar to manage almost all drone efforts

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By Aaron Mehta Verified, Ashley Roque
| Threat Beat
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a drone demonstration at the Pentagon on July 10, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Llanez Delgado) By Aaron Mehta and Ashley Roque • Jul 02, 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a new memo creating a Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager (DRPM) for autonomy, as part of a high-level effort to keep pace with adversaries’ drone programs, Breaking Defense has learned.
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Hegseth Creates Autonomy Czar

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By Aaron Mehta Verified, Ashley Roque
| RealClear Defense
According to an internal memo obtained by Breaking Defense, the new role covers all ground vehicles, all small air vehicles and almost all sea vehicles, and reports directly to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg. Read Full Article » Show comments Hide Comments
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EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth creates autonomy czar to manage almost all drone efforts

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By Aaron Mehta Verified
| Breaking Defense Verified
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a new memo creating a Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager (DRPM) for autonomy, as part of a high-level effort to keep pace with adversaries’ drone programs, Breaking Defense has learned.
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