The Pentagon is planning to accelerate air and maritime drone production under its Replicator program, including
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks on Wednesday announced the second tranche of technologies selected under the Replicator program, which is aimed at blunting China’s military advantages and fortifying quick production of cheap, but effective, drones.
Deadly but inexpensive drones—including those designed for hobbyists—have become a leading weapon for Ukraine, Russia and Iran-backed militias. Matching and beating those agile new weapons is a special challenge for a Pentagon that’s steeped in multibillion-dollar projects from old-line defense giants ...