Pentagon Expands Drone Fleet with New Models in Replicator Initiative

The addition of Ghost-X and C-100 UAS aims to enhance military capabilities with advanced autonomous systems by 2025.

The Replicator initiative is set to deploy thousands of affordable drones, with a $500 million annual budget, to bolster U.S. military operations.
Newly selected drones, Ghost-X by Anduril Industries and C-100 UAS by Performance Drone Works, are part of the Army's Company-Level Small UAS effort.
The Ghost-X has already been tested on the battlefields of Ukraine, showcasing resilience against advanced electronic warfare.
Replicator 1.2 includes classified systems with long-range strike capabilities and enhanced software for improved drone autonomy and resilience.
The Defense Innovation Unit emphasizes integrating cutting-edge hardware and software to enable effective data sharing and collaboration among drone swarms.