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U.S. Accelerates Military Drone Production Amid Rising Threats

7/13/2025

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth unveiled an ambitious plan to ramp up military drone production by cutting red tape. In just 90 days, three new test sites will be established, focusing on affordable, AI-powered drones. This bold initiative seeks to strengthen U.S. drone capabilities in the face of rising threats from adversaries like Iran and Russia.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth unveiled an ambitious plan to ramp up military drone production by cutting red tape. In just 90 days, three new test sites will be established, focusing on affordable, AI-powered drones. This bold initiative seeks to strengthen U.S. drone capabilities in the face of rising threats from adversaries like Iran and Russia.