Special ops serving as 'proof of concept' for some Replicator systems in INDOPACOM

By Tony Bertuca / August 23, 2024 at 11:10 AM
The senior Pentagon official who oversees U.S. military special operations forces said today that the Replicator program is likely to become a key enabler in the Indo-Pacific region for SOF operators, who, in some cases, are working and training in small enough groups to serve as a "proof of concept" for what is being envisioned for the new arsenal of rapidly procured, autonomous drones. Christopher Maier, assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, told reporters during a...

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