WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump today signed an executive order that will lead to "a great rebuilding" of the armed forces as he vowed to develop new aircraft, naval ships and resources for the military. "I'm very proud to be doing that," Trump said after signing the executive memorandum during his first visit to the Pentagon. We do want peace," Trump said.He was flanked by the Vice President Mike Pence and the Defence Secretary James Mattis. Mattis, was officially sworn into office by Pence during the visit.The memorandum directs a 30-day military readiness review by the Secretary of Defence. "President Trump's concerns about military readiness are well-founded, and ordering the Pentagon to take immediate steps to begin rebuilding our force is exactly the right step," said Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.

Source: Economic Times January 28, 2017 07:15 UTC