Unleashing U.S. Drone Dominance

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and USD(R&E) Emil Michael toured our "drone petting zoo" in the Pentagon courtyard today to see American-made prototypes that have been rapidly developed in 12-24 months. Mr. Alex Lovett of R&E's Mission Capabilities Office showcased low-cost, high-performance UAS platforms, including the XQ-58 Valkyrie, LUCAS, and Vanilla, highlighting their unique launch methods, payload versatility, and long-endurance capabilities.

Pentagon to Increase Low-Cost Drone Production in U.S.

The Defense Department, with help from industry, will ramp up production and fielding of drones to maintain battlefield superiority. Full Article.