Lawmakers ask Army to explain why it told a military unit to stop specializing in drone warfare
Summary
A group of U.S. lawmakers is asking the Army why it told a unit based in Europe to stop focusing on drone warfare. The 173rd Airborne Brigade was working on using drones in military actions similar to those in Ukraine, but the Army changed its focus back to traditional airborne infantry tasks.Key Facts
- The 173rd Airborne Brigade was specializing in drone warfare and drone building.
- This brigade was created in November and has around 600 soldiers.
- Lawmakers are concerned stopping this unit’s drone work could slow the U.S. military’s ability to learn from allies like Ukraine.
- The lawmakers sent a letter to Army leadership requesting an explanation for the decision.
- The letter was signed by senators and a representative from different political parties.
- General Christopher LaNeve, acting Army chief of staff, ordered the unit to return to its original airborne infantry role.
- The change happened after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed the previous Army chief of staff, Gen. Randy George.
- Gen. Randy George and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll had supported advancing drone use in the military before they left their positions.
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