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Pentagon’s “Trusted” Drone List Isn’t So American: Chinese Parts Dominate
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer L. Jones (RELEASED)
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Pentagon’s “Trusted” Drone List Isn’t So American: Chinese Parts Dominate

Since 2020, the Defense Innovation Unit has approved a growing list of drones under its Blue UAS program to enable faster acquisition by the Department of Defense. The program’s requirement…

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January 2, 2026
Budget Battle: Why Cheaper Systems Win Modern Conflicts
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Budget Battle: Why Cheaper Systems Win Modern Conflicts

In modern warfare, victory doesn't favor the deepest pockets. It favors those who understand the economics of force. On January 10, 2024, the USS Gravely fired a $2 million SM-2…

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May 13, 2025