Pentagon Prepares Potential Cuts Amid DOGE Inspections

The Pentagon is preparing for possible budget cuts amid inspections of the newly created Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE).

The Wall Street Journal reported about this.

The branches and services have already begun to compile lists of programs to be canceled.

The WSJ reports that the Army is considering reducing its surplus drones and ground vehicles, and the Navy is reassessing the future of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program.

The review comes amid growing scrutiny of defense spending. The Pentagon’s $850 billion budget has been the subject of debate in Washington, where lawmakers and analysts question whether it is adequate to current threats.

In recent months, Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, has been openly critical of the U.S. defense industry, claiming that inefficient procurement and bureaucratic inertia have led to inflated prices for outdated weapons systems.

Experts’ opinions on cuts to military programs are divided: some consider them necessary to optimize costs, while others warn that excessive cuts could undermine the army’s combat readiness.

While the review process is ongoing, it remains unclear which programs will be subject to cuts or cancellations.

The U.S. Department of Defense has not yet released an official statement, but insiders say that discussions are already underway at the highest level.

Given the growing threats to global security, the results of the defense budget review could have far-reaching consequences, determining the U.S. military strategy for years to come.

In early February, it was reported that the Central Intelligence Agency offered its employees a separation program to adapt to President Trump’s requirements.

The Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts to its entire workforce, in what officials said was a bid to bring the agency in line with President Trump’s priorities, including targeting drug cartels.