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US Army Advances New Air Assault Approach

July 2, 2026

1 min read

Key Takeaways

The US Army is changing its approach to small uncrewed aerial vehicles.
A new web portal allows units to buy drones directly.
Industry evaluations are being conducted through gauntlets.
The use of UAVs is becoming more prevalent.

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Strategic Implications

This shift may indicate the Army's growing reliance on UAVs for air assault operations. The establishment of a web portal and gauntlets for industry evaluation suggests a more streamlined and collaborative approach to drone procurement, which could accelerate the development of new UAV technologies and capabilities.

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What Happened

Pentagon Shifts Strategy On Small Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles

The US Army is advancing a new air assault approach, with a focus on small uncrewed aerial vehicles. The Pentagon has established a new web portal for units to purchase drones directly and set up gauntlets for industry to evaluate its newest creations. The use of UAVs is becoming increasingly prevalent, and this shift in approach may signal a significant change in the Army’s air assault strategy. The development was reported by Aviation Week.

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US Army Northrop Grumman Airbus Bell DARPA

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US Army Advances New Air Assault Approach

July 2, 2026

1 min read

Key Takeaways

The US Army is changing its approach to small uncrewed aerial vehicles.
A new web portal allows units to buy drones directly.
Industry evaluations are being conducted through gauntlets.
The use of UAVs is becoming more prevalent.

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Strategic Implications

This shift may indicate the Army's growing reliance on UAVs for air assault operations. The establishment of a web portal and gauntlets for industry evaluation suggests a more streamlined and collaborative approach to drone procurement, which could accelerate the development of new UAV technologies and capabilities.

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Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

What Happened

Pentagon Shifts Strategy On Small Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles

The US Army is advancing a new air assault approach, with a focus on small uncrewed aerial vehicles. The Pentagon has established a new web portal for units to purchase drones directly and set up gauntlets for industry to evaluate its newest creations. The use of UAVs is becoming increasingly prevalent, and this shift in approach may signal a significant change in the Army’s air assault strategy. The development was reported by Aviation Week.

Companies Mentioned

US Army Northrop Grumman Airbus Bell DARPA