Authored by Timothy Frudd via The Epoch Times,
The U.S. Department of War announced on Wednesday that a "massive surge" of over 25,000 drone and counter-drone systems were delivered to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) this year.
A member of the U.S. military carries an Anduril Ghost-X drone during Falcon Peak, an exercise to test anti-drone technology at the Yuma Proving Grounds near Yuma, Ariz., on Sept. 24, 2026. Mike Blake/ReutersThe drones and counter-drone systems were delivered by the Pentagon's Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager, a structure implemented by the U.S. military to accelerate the development, procurement, and fielding of unmanned technology. The Pentagon said delivery of the systems was part of an investment of roughly $782 million.
The announcement comes after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed the Pentagon in September to remove what he described as "unnecessary barriers" causing delays in counter-drone capabilities and to accelerate
