U.S. Military Expands One-Way Attack Drone Programs Under New Funding

As global conflicts accelerate demand for low‑cost precision weapons, the U.S. military is rapidly scaling its one‑way attack drone programs. Backed by new funding, reorganized acquisition structures, and real‑world lessons from recent conflicts, these drones are shifting from experimental concepts to core elements of future force design. This report breaks down the programs, policies, and technologies driving that transformation.

What You'll Gain

• A clear understanding of how new funding and policy changes are accelerating the development and fielding of one‑way attack drones across the U.S. military.
• Insight into emerging operational concepts, including the Air Force’s new experimental unit, the Pentagon’s Gauntlet evaluation event, and the shift toward treating small drones as expendable munitions.