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Cheap drone swarms for helicopter fights — This is just one of the ways Hegseth wants to remake the Army for the next war
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo on sweeping changes for the Army, focusing on future warfare including AI, drones, and force restructuring.
- The plans include using more cheap drone swarms to replace crewed helicopters and improve Army readiness.
- The memo outlines directives for integrating drones, ammunition stockpiles, artificial intelligence, and force restructuring.
- By 2027, every Army division is expected to have uncrewed aerial systems, counter-UAS systems, and long-range missiles for targets.
- There's a push to strengthen the Army's presence in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing tensions with China.
- The reforms include merging Army commands, adopting uncrewed systems, and reducing crewed attack helicopter formations.
- The Army aims to optimize force structure, prioritize skill, and make cuts to antiquated formations and weapons.
- Workforce reduction, civilian policy revisions, and prioritizing readiness are part of the proposed changes.
- The reforms suggest significant alterations to the Army's structure and capabilities for future warfare preparedness.
- These changes are crucial for enhancing Army lethality, readiness, and response to evolving global threats.
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