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Pentagon Prioritizes Homeland Defense, Warfighting, Slashing Wasteful Spending

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said efforts at DOD include modernizing the nuclear triad and building an iron dome for the U.S., referring to the iron dome that defends Israel against aerial threats. 

During a media interview today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said efforts at the Defense Department include modernizing the nuclear triad and building an iron dome for the U.S., referring to the iron dome that defends Israel against aerial threats.

These and other homeland priorities will be reflected in the fiscal year 2026 defense budget and future defense budgets, he added.