Demonstrators interrupted War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech during the Association of the United States Army’s annual conference in Washington. Senior military leaders attended the event to discuss the Pentagon’s strategies for autonomous warfare.
The protestors, who opposed war efforts, repeatedly interrupted Hegseth, expressing their disapproval of military actions. Their outspoken presence highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding current defense policies.
The event, which gathers top military officials, focused on the future of defense technology and how autonomous systems might shape warfare.

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