Congress demands explanation after Army scraps drone unit in Europe
The U.S. Army has halted the drone warfare specialization of a unit within the 173rd Airborne Brigade, prompting a group of lawmakers to demand an explanation. The move reverses a recent experiment that integrated drone operations into airborne infantry roles in Europe. While the Army is returning the unit to traditional infantry duties, the decision has sparked questions about the military's future force design and its response to lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.
