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Pentagon consolidates drone oversight as Trump administration pushes rapid unmanned warfare expansion
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Pentagon established a new office to oversee all military drones and autonomous systems. The office consolidates authority previously distributed across multiple military branches and commands. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the reorganization on January 23, 2025. The move aims to streamline development and deployment timelines for unmanned aircraft and systems.
