Pete Hegseth announces US drone plan as Metallica track blares

WorldPolitics
11 Jul 2025 • 10:54 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth released a video on X announcing a new directive to increase the country’s arsenal of unmanned aerial systems.
  • This initiative aims to fulfil an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in June to achieve "American drone dominance".
  • The video depicts a drone delivering a memo to Hegseth, which he then appears to sign.
  • Metallica's song "Enter Sandman" was used in the video, though it is unclear if the band, who have previously avoided politicians using their music, approved its use.
  • Watch the video in full above.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved