After months of secrecy, Pentagon reveals new Replicator systems

By Tony Bertuca / November 13, 2024 at 10:56 AM
The Defense Department has released new information about the classified Replicator drone program, naming systems and companies fielding weapons in the latest tranche of units. A statement from the office of Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said more than 500 commercial firms were considered for Replicator hardware and software contracts across two tranches, with 75% being non-traditional defense contractors, in addition to more than 50 subcontractors. The first tranche includes AeroVironment’s Switchblade-600 loitering munition, the only system that has been...

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