Fielding Small Attack Drones To Every Squad By October

The US Army is working to meet an Oct. 1 deadline to field small, one-way attack drones to every squad, with Col. Nick Ryan stating that specialized training will be needed for drone operations. The effort is part of a broader push to ramp up drone production and cut red tape, as outlined in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s memo. The Army is also working to resolve property accountability questions for drones, which have been a concern for soldiers and commanders. The initiative was reported by Breaking Defense.