A top Pentagon official has stepped down amid prolonged disagreements with the Defense Secretary, according to U.S. media accounts. Reports suggest the strained relationship between the two leaders has persisted for months, raising questions about leadership coordination within the military. The resignation comes as tensions in defense policy and management continue to draw scrutiny. Details on the broader implications for military strategy and personnel remain unclear.


Army secretary's resignation follows months of tensions with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US media reports say.