Israel and Ukraine have used drones against their adversaries in audacious ways that have helped the Pentagon see the need for new technology.

Hegseth announced the directive in a flashy video, equipped with a drone delivering him the memo, posted to X, formerly Twitter.

D-Fend Solutions has built an anti-drone system known as EnforceAir2, which uses protocol-based mitigation, allowing users to take control of enemy drones.

The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.

Remote pilots and crews operating drones in warfare would become eligible for combat-related services through the Department of Veterans Affairs under a measure in the Senate version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

The micro-drone appears to be roughly the size of a human fingernail and features tiny, leaf-like wings and thin, wiry legs.

The early attempt at drones in World War II saw the Army Air Forces convert B-17 bombers into remote-controlled flying bombs.

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As of the latest update, the Texas Military Department reported a total of 525 rescues or evacuations, with 366 by air and 159 by ground, supported in part by MQ‑9 operations. The drone’s endurance and advanced sensor suite have been instrumental in enhancing situational awareness for rescue units.

Kyiv has rapidly developed a formidable arsenal of indigenously manufactured drones in response to Russia’s invasion, allowing it to inflict heavy damage on Moscow.