Inside the U.S. Army’s drone testing operations

Drone Warfare & Countermeasures - Small drones, costing as little as $200, have transformed combat, posing a significant threat [1][4] - The Ukrainian conflict demonstrates the effectiveness of small drone warfare in holding off larger military forces [2] - US Army is actively training to counter drone threats, drawing lessons from the Ukraine battlefield [2] - Project Fly Trap focuses on training US soldiers in Poland to combat the threat of small drones [2] Technological Advancements & Tactics - The Army is testing vehicle-mounted radars to detect and shoot down drones [3] - A new tactic, "Pitbull," turns soldiers into jammers, disrupting drone signals [3] - Soldiers are using 3D printers to create custom drones for surveillance, attack, and supply delivery, costing as little as $250 [4][5] Challenges & Future Implications - Jamming can disrupt the US Army's own systems [4] - Some enemy drones use fiber optic cables, making them immune to jamming [4] - The US military aims to become an expert in robotics, anticipating an "age of robotics" in the near future [5] - One unit can produce 50 drones every day, each built with a specific mission in mind [5]