https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-new-drone-unit-to-be-phased-out-as-hegseth-s-army-pick-makes-his-markContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-new-drone-unit-to-be-phased-out-as-hegseth-s-army-pick-makes-his-markhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-new-drone-unit-to-be-phased-out-as-hegseth-s-army-pick-makes-his-mark#u45795Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:30:45 +0000The US Army is phasing out a strike drone battalion based in Europe that was modeled after Ukrainian combat experiences. This unit, which focused on drone and robot warfare, will transition back to an airborne infantry role. The move comes as the Army shifts its approach to drone integration following an experiment inspired by the conflict in Ukraine. The decision coincides with the influence of Pete Hegseth's Army leadership pick.Why it mattersThe battalion was created to integrate lessons from the war in Ukraine into US strike capabilities. This reversal suggests a change in how the US