Air Force is seeking new drone technology capable of exceeding Mach 1.6.
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Updated Aug 17
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Air Force is seeking new drone technology capable of exceeding Mach 1.6.
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A push for drone dominance was announced, outlining low-cost AI-enabled drone requirements and a shift towards a drone-first doctrine involving key industry players and the Pentagon.Also in this story
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- The Pentagon has awarded a contract to AeroVironment for the supply of Locust anti-drone systems.
- Pete Hegseth has been assigned to oversee a new office dedicated to drone acquisition within the Pentagon.