U.S. Military Pushes For Boost In 2027 Spending On Drones, Air Defenses

The Pentagon wants to triple its spending on drone technology. In a clear indication that drones and other unmanned vehicles have emerged as key weapons of war, the Pentagon’s new budget proposal would allocate nearly $54 billion for military drones and related technology. The Defense Department request also includes $21 billion for weapons systems designed to take down enemy drones. A Pentagon official said “drone warfare is rapidly reshaping the modern battlefield.”