Washington DC, June 30 -- Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen has been appointed to the newly constituted US Defense Policy Board, according to an announcement made by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

The announcement was made as the Department of War unveiled the members of the Defense Policy Board, an advisory committee that provides independent strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership of the department.

In an official statement US Department of War stated, "Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today announced the appointment of members to the Defense Policy Board. Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, who previously served as U.S. Trade Representative from 2017-2021, will serve as its Chair, and former Senator Norm Coleman will ser...