#military-readiness

#military-readiness

in a September 30 memo, one of 11 that Hegseth referenced during the now infamous speech at Quantico on the same day. 'The Department of War is committed to enabling our warfighters to focus on their core mission of fighting and winning our Nation's wars without distraction,' the memo [ PDF] reads, using the unofficial but Trump-approved new name for the Defense Department. 'Mandatory Department training will be directly linked to warfighting or otherwise be consolidated, reduced in frequency, or eliminated.'

Despite the excitement of the weekend, Trump is very much alive, which we know because he gave an hour-long press conference on Tuesday afternoon, which began with his announcement that he's moving Space Command from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama and ended with him rambling about how the U.S. is the hottest and the best and that we'd be a third world country right now if it weren't for tariffs.

Germany is spending billions to modernize and expand its Bundeswehr, with the Army playing a central role its chief warns it may face conflict before it's fully ready.

The Pentagon's 2025 defense contracts prioritize warfighting capabilities, focusing on advanced systems and AI-driven technologies to enhance military readiness.

The Navy is committed to maintaining a ready fleet, improving the maintenance processes, and reducing delays, increasing the procurement of spare parts.

General Sir Patrick Sanders emphasized the urgent need for the UK government to develop national resilience in light of evolving threats, particularly regarding Russia. He stated that Britain must prepare for possible conflict within the next five years, warning that by 2030 a conflict with Russia is a realistic possibility. The general outlined that if fighting in Ukraine ceases, Russia could quickly regain the capability to launch limited attacks on NATO allies, necessitating immediate cross-national support.

The American Security Project reports that nearly 68% of U.S. reserve forces are overweight or obese, which threatens military readiness during times of conflict.