A new Pentagon advisory committee, the Homeland Defense Board, will operate under direct oversight from the Defense Secretary, marking the first time such a department-level panel has focused explicitly on homeland security and defense. The initiative aims to address gaps in coordination between military and civilian efforts, as identified by the Pentagon. With its formation officially announced in the Federal Register, the board signals a shift toward integrating defense strategies more closely with domestic security priorities. Details on its structure and objectives remain under review, but the move reflects growing concerns over preparedness in an evolving threat landscape.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will now oversee a new Pentagon advisory committee focused on homeland security and defense — the first such department panel to do so. The Homeland Defense Board (HDB), announced in the Federal Register on Sept. 11 and first reported by Defense News, is meant to fill what the Pentagon sees as...
