Former deputy defense secretary talks Replicator concerns, outlines how it could be used in Taiwan

By Georgina DiNardo / June 27, 2024 at 5:05 PM
It's been about a month since the Defense Department announced it has begun fielding autonomous Replicator drones to troops and Bob Work, a former deputy defense secretary, is voicing praise and concern for the fledgling program, especially regarding funding and its potential impact on operations in the Taiwan Strait. Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said on May 23 that attritable, autonomous Replicator drones had been deployed earlier that month. “This shows that warfighter-centric innovation is not only possible; it’s producing...

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