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Army chief cancels experimental drone battalion

The army chief selected by Pete Hegseth has canceled an experimental drone battalion. The headline does not provide further details on the program or rationale.

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The decision could affect military drone experimentation and force modernization.

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  1. Army Chief Chosen By Pete Hegseth Cancels Experimental Drone Battalion ↗jalopnik.com · Recorded source date: Aug 24, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

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