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Pentagon Drone Program Warns of Funding Lapse Setback

The Pentagon's drone program is at a critical juncture, with Lt. Gen. Steven Marks warning that a funding lapse could stall momentum gained since the program's inception over a year ago. Without crucial funds, including a potential $54 billion from the FY27 budget, the program's progress may start to wane.

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Sleek autonomous drone centered against a soft gradient background in a clean laboratory setting.

Pentagon Pursues Autonomous Drones with Self-Organizing Capabilities

The Pentagon is revolutionizing drone warfare with a bold $54 billion proposal to develop autonomous drones that can self-organize, aiming to drastically reduce the 150-strong teams currently needed to operate just one Predator combat air patrol. This game-changing tech could shatter personnel constraints and unlock new possibilities for modern military operations.

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