TechHalf the drones in a US Army combat exercise were reportedly designed to be expendable
Business Insider reports that an Army official described 1,000 of roughly 2,000 drones as "consumable," saying soldiers were using them "like a munition."
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Business Insider reports that half the drones in a US Army combat exercise were designed to be expendable. An Army official said 1,000 of roughly 2,000 drones were "consumable" and soldiers were using them "like a munition." The outlet also cites Army leaders' view that a few drones provide a niche capability, while having more increases combat power.
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Half the drones in a US Army combat exercise were reportedly designed to be expendable
Business Insider reports that an Army official described 1,000 of roughly 2,000 drones as "consumable," saying soldiers were using them "like a munition."
TLDR
Business Insider reports that half the drones in a US Army combat exercise were designed to be expendable. An Army official said 1,000 of roughly 2,000 drones were "consumable" and soldiers were using them "like a munition." The outlet also cites Army leaders' view that a few drones provide a niche capability, while having more increases combat power.