# US Army phases out drone assault battalion

_Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:15 PM EDT · Robotics · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

The U.S. Army is phasing out its drone assault battalion as part of a back-to-basics approach, according to the Wall Street Journal summary. The unit was created in January to learn from the conflict in Ukraine. The reported move follows Gen. Christopher LaNeve taking over the Army and is described as one of several changes he has made.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260819/p51#a260819p51)

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