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Pentagon seeks $50 billion for mass drone production
Original: Pentagon needs $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon needs $50 billion to build drones at mass-production scale, a major investment in unmanned systems for the US military. The request signals a push to expand drone manufacturing capacity and shift American defense priorities toward cheaper, expendable weapons.
Why now: The scale of the funding request marks a significant shift in US military spending toward drone warfare.
PentagonPete HegsethUnited States Department of Defense
Evidence
- Pentagon needs $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says · Military Times
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