Pentagon’s Replicator 2 program to focus on drone-killing tech for US
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The Pentagon's Replicator 2 initiative will develop counter-drone technology for the Department of Defense. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced this plan in a memo to senior leaders, with funding to be requested in the fiscal 2026 budget. The goal is to field improved protection against small uncrewed aerial systems within 24 months of funding approval. This shift responds to the increasing threat of drones in conflicts, as seen in Ukraine and the Middle East. The DoD plans to spend about $1 billion on Replicator 1, which aims to deliver thousands of low-cost drones by next summer.
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