Attributed to Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell:
As part of the Department's ongoing commitment to strengthening our national defense, the Secretary of Defense has directed the disestablishment of the Office of Net Assessment (ONA) and the development of a plan to rebuild it in alignment with the Department's strategic priorities. This decision ensures that our resources are focused on the most pressing national security challenges while maintaining accountability and efficiency.
All ONA personnel will be reassigned to mission-critical roles within the Department, and statutory requirements will continue to be met without disruption. The Department remains committed to conducting rigorous, forward-looking strategic assessments that directly inform defense planning and decision-making.
We will provide further updates as we implement this transition.