I felt that I had, again…– Mark Esper
I felt that I had, again, great freedom to do what I wanted to do. I felt that I was trusted to train my soldiers, and I was accountable for it.
One of the key challenges the military has faced – …– Mark Esper
One of the key challenges the military has faced – and the Army, in particular – is defining our requirements and keeping them stable.
I think artificial intelligence will likely change …– Mark Esper
I think artificial intelligence will likely change the character of warfare, and I believe whoever masters it first will dominate on the battlefield for many, many, many years.
AI will allow the soldier to act and think much …– Mark Esper
AI will allow the soldier to act and think much more quickly. Whoever gets to AI first, I believe, will have dominance for many years afterward.
If confirmed, my overall guiding objective for our …– Mark Esper
If confirmed, my overall guiding objective for our relationship with India would be to solidify an enduring strategic partnership underpinned by strong defence cooperation with an Indian military able to collaborate effectively with the United States to address shared interests.
Stay focused on your mission…– Mark Esper
Stay focused on your mission, remain steadfast in your pursuit of excellence, and always do the right thing.
President Trump has called on other nations to do …– Mark Esper
President Trump has called on other nations to do more, and they have responded. By the end of 2020, our NATO allies will spend an additional $100 billion on defense, an unprecedented increase that will make the alliance stronger.
Now, ‘high-intensity conflict’ is a fancy word for …– Mark Esper
Now, ‘high-intensity conflict’ is a fancy word for saying tanks on tanks, aircraft shooting each other out of the sky, a great deal of violence at a level we haven’t seen since probably the Korean War or World War II, where you have big armies facing off against one another.
I can’t tell you what the Army end strength will …– Mark Esper
I can’t tell you what the Army end strength will be. I know it has to be above 500,000. I know it has to be above 500,000 in the regular Army – and I’ve always said associated growth in the Guard and Reserve.
Our legacy platforms have served us well for …– Mark Esper
Our legacy platforms have served us well for decades, but we’re running out of upgrades that will keep us ahead. Technology is changing too fast, and our enemies are too adaptable.