Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is establishing a permanent Pentagon organization for drones, autonomous systems and defense robotics, according to Sen. Tim Sheehy. The Pentagon is seeking $54.6 billion for the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group in the 2027 budget. The move centralizes drone procurement and deployment as the U.S. military expands focus on low-cost autonomous warfare and counter-drone capabilities.
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