Apr 21
Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations’ military budgets
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The Pentagon has requested $53.6 billion for drone and autonomous warfare technology in its FY2027 budget proposal. This massive investment through the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group aims to expand production, training, and counter-drone systems.
Why it matters
Massive capital allocation signals a decisive shift toward prioritizing autonomous systems and hardware-software integration in global defense-tech competition.
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