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Army Embraces Drone Training Inspired by Ukraine Conflict

2/26/2026

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Spc. Lathan Thomley, a cavalry scout at Fort Stewart, Georgia, trains under the Army's Transformation in Contact initiative.
The initiative focuses on drone capabilities and hands-on testing.
Soldiers train on Liftoff, a commercial drone-simulation platform, before piloting drones in real scenarios.
The approach draws on lessons from Ukraine and aims to influence Army doctrine and operational effectiveness.

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Spc. Lathan Thomley, a cavalry scout at Fort Stewart, Georgia, trains under the Army's Transformation in Contact initiative.
The initiative focuses on drone capabilities and hands-on testing.
Soldiers train on Liftoff, a commercial drone-simulation platform, before piloting drones in real scenarios.
The approach draws on lessons from Ukraine and aims to influence Army doctrine and operational effectiveness.