大动作！美军宣布：采购超30万架

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Department of Defense has initiated a new program to invest $1 billion over the next two years to rapidly and cost-effectively procure over 300,000 suicide drones for military use [1][2]. Group 1: Program Details - The program, named the "Drone Advantage Program," aims to accelerate the adoption of low-cost unmanned equipment for modern warfare [2]. - The procurement will occur in four phases, starting in early 2026, with a total investment of $1 billion allocated to produce a large number of small drones capable of executing one-way attack missions [2]. - The first phase, called the "Challenge Phase," will last from February 2026 to July 2026, involving 12 suppliers producing drones at a cost of $5,000 each [2]. - In subsequent phases, the number of suppliers will decrease from 12 to 5, while the cost per drone will drop from $5,000 to $2,300 [2]. - The program is expected to result in the production of approximately 340,000 small drones for the U.S. military within two years [2]. Group 2: Strategic Context - This initiative is part of a broader strategy to reform the procurement and utilization of drones within the Department of Defense, as authorized by a memorandum signed by Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth in July [2]. - The memorandum aims to simplify military procurement processes and enhance the U.S. drone manufacturing industry, thereby rapidly expanding the Pentagon's inventory of low-cost small attack drones [2]. - Additionally, President Trump signed an executive order in June to enhance U.S. drone capabilities in both commercial and military sectors, emphasizing the provision of low-cost, U.S.-made attack drones to improve combat effectiveness [4].