The US Army has clarified that the Unmanned Assault Battalion, an experimental unit focused on drone warfare, was always intended to be a temporary initiative. The battalion, part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, was created last fall to test uncrewed systems and develop lessons from Ukraine. The Army's goal is to integrate drone tactics across its broader formations rather than maintain a specialized unit. The decision to phase out the battalion's drone role has raised questions among experts and lawmakers about the Army's future approach to drone warfare.
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