An order was issued to boost Pentagon drone purchases, involving Pete Hegseth, AeroVironment, and Kratos Defense.
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Updated Jun 30
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What happened
An order was issued to boost Pentagon drone purchases, involving Pete Hegseth, AeroVironment, and Kratos Defense.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Expanded Pentagon drone spending is emphasized, benefiting smaller drone manufacturers like Ondas.1 source
Specific order issued to boost Pentagon drone purchases, involving Hegseth and key defense contractors.1 source
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Part of
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
- Hegseth met with Oshkosh workers in Fox Valley to push Pentagon budget requests for military vehicles.
- The Army, led by figures like Pete Hegseth and Christopher LaNeve, is advancing a strategic roadmap for drone dominance, incorporating lessons from Ukraine and Middle East operations.
- Air Force is seeking new drone technology capable of exceeding Mach 1.6.
- The Pentagon reported drone incursions at U.S. military installations while the Air Force plans to procure Chinese-made DJI drones for training.
The entities involved
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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AeroVironment
Company that designs and manufactures UAVs for U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
U.S. military contractor
Related events
- Pete Hegseth announced a new promotion process at the Pentagon, referencing historical standards from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Pete Hegseth was appointed to a new role within the Pentagon.
- U.S. bases in the Middle East face drone threats, coinciding with leadership turmoil involving Pete Hegseth.
- Pete Hegseth is reportedly creating an environment of fear within the Pentagon.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- benzinga.com
- InvestopediaDrone Makers AeroVironment, Kratos Get Boost From New Pentagon Purchase Push AeroVironment and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares got a lift from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's order to