Pentagon Boosts Autonomous Systems with New Drone Initiative

The Pentagon has announced the addition of two drones, the Anduril Industries Ghost-X and the Performance Drone Works C-100 UAS, to its Replicator initiative. This effort aims to accelerate the U.S. military's deployment of autonomous systems in air and maritime operations.

The Pentagon is making strides in its ambitious Replicator initiative by incorporating two advanced drones and additional networking software. This move is set to bolster the military's deployment of autonomous systems across air and maritime sectors.

Deputy Secretary of Defense, Kathleen Hicks, revealed that the drones chosen under the Replicator program include Anduril Industries' Ghost-X and Performance Drone Works' C-100 UAS. These selections are poised to enhance the Army's Company-Level Small UAS effort significantly.

These developments underscore the Pentagon's commitment to advancing military autonomy and represent a significant push towards more sophisticated networked defenses.

(With inputs from agencies.)