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flag U.S. Army faces strain integrating drones, prompting plans to replace heavy brigades with agile, drone-focused units.

flag The U.S. Army is grappling with the growing burden of integrating drones at the unit level, as small and large unmanned systems add significant weight and operational complexity to already overburdened soldiers. flag While drones like the RQ-11 Raven, MQ-1 Predator, and MQ-9 Reaper enhance reconnaissance and strike capabilities, their proliferation increases physical strain and demands on personnel, especially when squad leaders manage multiple systems with limited training. flag Experts warn that without structural changes—such as consolidating drone operations at higher levels or shifting to leaner, more agile drone units—frontline troops may face diminished effectiveness. flag A proposed shift toward replacing traditional heavy brigades in Europe with smaller, rapidly deployable drone battalions aims to improve flexibility and reduce costs, though challenges remain in balancing capability, training, and force sustainability.

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