As new gear flows to Army units, experiments reveal risks and rewards

Published on July 30, 2024

U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division soldiers and the 2nd Battalion Royal Brunei Land Forces conduct a jungle field training exercise together during Pahlawan Warrior 24, June 23-25, 2024, in Tutong, Brunei.

The soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division are getting their hands on new technology faster than ever and learning lessons about the risks and rewards of drone warfare under a new Army fielding program, the division’s commander said. 

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