The Army's Future Unmanned Aircraft System-Air Launched Effects program won't conduct an operational demonstration until the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 -- two years after the original planned date, according to the director of operational test & evaluation's annual report . Air Launched Effects, sometimes thought of as exploding drones, are used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and have become a cornerstone of the Army’s Future Vertical Lift portfolio. Over the years, the service has expanded the effort to...
