In brief
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after a turbulent 18‑month tenure marked by clashes with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Known as Trump’s “drone guy”, Driscoll pushed the use of emerging unmanned technologies and represented the Army in talks to end the Russia‑Ukraine war. His departure follows a string of high‑profile exits in the Pentagon, spurred by Hegseth’s rapid reshuffling of senior military officers. The move signals a shift in U.S. military leadership amid ongoing internal tensions.
Dan Driscoll, the 41‑year‑old Army Secretary, announced his resignation after 18 months in the role.
The decision followed months of friction between him and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to CBS and other outlets.
Known as Trump’s “drone guy”, Driscoll pushed the administration’s focus on unmanned systems and led the Army through a period of extensive personnel reshuffling.
He also played a key role in discussions aimed at ending the Russia‑Ukraine conflict and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Driscoll’s resignation comes amid a pattern of high‑profile departures, including Navy Secretary John Phelan and several army leaders such as General Guy and Major‑General William Green.
The move highlights ongoing tensions within the Pentagon under Hegseth’s brief tenure, as the Defence Secretary has fired more than a dozen senior officers.
