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Pentagon Invites 25 Firms to Boost Drone Capabilities

2/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Pentagon invited 25 companies, including two Ukrainian firms, to participate in the Drone Dominance Program.
General Cherry, a major Ukrainian drone producer, is involved in the program.
Ukrainian Defense Drones Tech Corp lacks corporate records.
The Gauntlet phase will be held at Fort Benning, Georgia, with $150 million allocated for prototypes.
The Pentagon seeks to modernize its procurement to keep pace with rapid drone developments from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Department of Defense launched the Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap in 2013, highlighting the strategic role of drone technology. By 2023, over $150 million was allocated to the Pentagon's Drone Dominance Program, influenced by lessons from the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, which marked the first large-scale drone war, reshaping military strategies and defense spending globally.

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Story summary

Pentagon invited 25 companies, including two Ukrainian firms, to participate in the Drone Dominance Program.
General Cherry, a major Ukrainian drone producer, is involved in the program.
Ukrainian Defense Drones Tech Corp lacks corporate records.
The Gauntlet phase will be held at Fort Benning, Georgia, with $150 million allocated for prototypes.
The Pentagon seeks to modernize its procurement to keep pace with rapid drone developments from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

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