Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has initiated a comprehensive reform of the Army to enhance its focus on major power competition, particularly against China. The plan involves consolidating Army commands, cutting outdated systems, and prioritizing advanced technologies such as space capabilities and the Golden Dome strategy. By 2027, the Army aims to achieve dominance in electromagnetic and air-littoral arenas and expand its presence in the Indo-Pacific through joint exercises. The restructuring includes merging Army Futures Command with Training and Doctrine Command, and Forces Command with U.S. Army North and South, while reducing positions of general officers. The initiative also plans to cancel inefficient programs, shift to capability-based funding, and incorporate AI-driven command systems and 3D printing for weapons development.

Hegseth's directive seeks to counter China by modernizing the Army's capabilities, focusing on space and counter-space operations, and enhancing the Golden Dome strategy to strengthen air and missile defenses.

The Army's restructuring includes merging several major commands to streamline operations and improve efficiency, aiming to rapidly deploy new technologies and reduce bureaucracy.

Plans are underway to replace outdated systems with modern solutions, such as reducing manned attack helicopters in favor of cost-effective drone swarms and cutting back on obsolete ground vehicles like the Humvee.

By 2027, the Army aims to achieve long-range missile capabilities and electromagnetic dominance, enhancing its ability to strike moving targets on land and sea, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.

The reform emphasizes shifting from program-centric to capability-based funding, with a push for including right to repair provisions in contracts and reducing waste through performance-based contracting.

There is a strategic focus on expanding the Army's Indo-Pacific presence and conducting more joint exercises with allies to strengthen regional security and readiness.

Additional reforms include the implementation of AI-driven command systems at various headquarters levels and the expansion of 3D printing technology for advanced weapons manufacturing.