https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/half-the-drones-in-a-recent-us-army-combat-exercise-were-designed-to-be-expendable-like-ammoContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/half-the-drones-in-a-recent-us-army-combat-exercise-were-designed-to-be-expendable-like-ammohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/half-the-drones-in-a-recent-us-army-combat-exercise-were-designed-to-be-expendable-like-ammo#u80689Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:16:33 +0000The US Army used drones designed to be expendable like ammunition for half of its fleet during a recent combat exercise. While the Army possesses the capability to equip every unit with small drones, it currently lacks the necessary training infrastructure to do so. Leadership is now prioritizing giving soldiers more time to master new technology before they enter combat training to avoid last-minute technical hurdles. This shift occurs as the Army balances the integration of drone tech with traditional infantry roles.Why it mattersThe Army is attempting to evolve combined arms tactics for the