https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-army-to-shut-down-unit-in-europe-focused-on-drone-warfare-in-latest-shakeupContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-army-to-shut-down-unit-in-europe-focused-on-drone-warfare-in-latest-shakeuphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-army-to-shut-down-unit-in-europe-focused-on-drone-warfare-in-latest-shakeup#u46301Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:05:20 +0000The US Army is phasing out an experimental drone battalion based in Europe. The unit was established to study and absorb tactical lessons from the war in Ukraine. This decision comes as part of a broader shakeup within the Army. While the battalion focused on learning drone warfare, leadership changes have influenced the move, as the unit was previously championed by generals who have since been sacked.Why it mattersThe conflict in Ukraine has accelerated the use of unmanned aerial systems in modern combat. The Army created this specific unit to ensure US forces could adapt to these evolving t