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Army warns cheap combat drones risk safety after blast.

5/16/2026

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An Army safety specialist from Fort Polk warned that the Pentagon’s push to mass-produce cheap combat drones could compromise basic explosive safety standards.
A drone-borne XM183 MiniBlast cartridge detonated at the Joint Readiness Training Center, injuring a Special Forces soldier who later returned to duty.
Army Special Operations Command called the specialist’s comments opinion and noted the soldier’s injuries were minor.

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Story summary

An Army safety specialist from Fort Polk warned that the Pentagon’s push to mass-produce cheap combat drones could compromise basic explosive safety standards.
A drone-borne XM183 MiniBlast cartridge detonated at the Joint Readiness Training Center, injuring a Special Forces soldier who later returned to duty.
Army Special Operations Command called the specialist’s comments opinion and noted the soldier’s injuries were minor.