The Department of Defense has announced significant changes to the Office of Net Assessment, with Secretary Pete Hegseth leading the effort to disestablish this think tank that has been criticized for inefficiency and connections to past political controversies, including ties to the Trump-Russia probe. The restructuring aims to realign the office’s strategic focus for future military planning. This move comes as the Pentagon closes down initiatives perceived as ineffective and seeks to streamline its analytical capabilities in response to evolving defense priorities.