#uncrewed systems

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Even as drones usher in an era of ‘cheap kill,’ Army leaders look to what’s next

Cheap Drones Are Reshaping Army Thinking From Assault Tactics to Basic Protection

At LANPAC, U.S. Army and Indo-Pacific leaders described cheap, proliferated unmanned systems as a defining force in modern warfare, changing both offensive planning and defensive posture.

Key Takeaways

Army and Indo-Pacific leaders say cheap drones are transforming warfare.
Units are integrating uncrewed systems for reconnaissance and attack roles.

DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via defenseone.com

Saildrone teams with Lockheed and Fincantieri on a larger armed drone ship for Navy competition

Saildrone has entered the Navy’s medium-sized unmanned ship competition with Spectre, a 170-foot uncrewed vessel built for anti-submarine warfare and adaptable missile payloads.

Key Takeaways

Saildrone entered a Navy competition with a much larger unmanned vessel.
Spectre is pitched for anti-submarine warfare and modular missile payloads.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via twz.com