Army Halts Drone Unit Amid Leadership Shift | Miami News

Lawmakers from both parties are demanding answers from the Army after abruptly shutting down a newly formed drone unit—the 173rd Airborne Brigade—just months after its creation. This elite, six-hundred-soldier team was designed to rapidly adapt to evolving warfare by mastering drone operations globally, learning from allies like Ukraine and integrating cutting-edge tech into U.S. tactics. With drone warfare already impacting American troops on the ground, critics fear this move stalls critical modernization. The directive came from acting Army chief General Christopher LaNeve, following leadership upheaval in the Pentagon—including the ousting of former Army chief General Randy George, who championed drone integration. Lawmakers insist momentum must continue and are pushing for a briefing to understand the rationale behind this strategic reversal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f665a827cadec9d4