Pentagon plans to spend $500M annually on "Replicator" program for smart combat drones.
The Pentagon plans to spend around $500 million annually on its "Replicator" program, which aims to field thousands of smart combat drones for future conflicts. The program, announced last year, seeks to quickly deploy large numbers of inexpensive drones within 18 to 24 months. The total estimated cost for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 is $1 billion, with $500 million allocated each year.
March 11, 2024
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