Army plans to phase out drone unit championed by sacked general
The U.S. Army is planning to shut down a drone unit that was studying warfare lessons from recent conflicts. The unit's creation and its closure are linked to tension between senior military officers who had different views about it. Observers suggest office politics may be playing a role in the decision.
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9 sourcesArmy moves to disband drone unit and office politics may be to blame, expert says
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2 sourcesArmy to phase out drone battalion created to learn lessons from Ukraine war
Army will shut down unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare
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2 developments- Aug 20Army plans to phase out drone unit championed by sacked general
- Aug 21U.S. Army phases out drone warfare battalion
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