US Army Plans to Acquire One Million Military Drones in Bold Expansion
The US Army has revealed ambitious plans to acquire one million drones over the next two to three years. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared this vision during a speech to defense industry leaders on Friday. The initiative, named SkyFoundry, aims to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.
SkyFoundry, led by the Army Material Command, is a public-private partnership program. It seeks to enhance access to rare earth materials and produce affordable components for military drones. The Army plans to work with American manufacturers to achieve this goal.
The drone acquisition will be carried out through this very program. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is undergoing a reorganization and reform of its acquisition process, suggesting a broader effort to streamline defense procurement.
The Army's plans to purchase one million drones in the near future signals a significant investment in unmanned aerial systems. The SkyFoundry program, with its focus on domestic production and reduced foreign reliance, could shape the future of military drone technology.
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