The U.S. Army is planning to phase out the Unmanned Assault Battalion, which has been studying and implementing lessons from international conflicts, including the use of uncrewed systems in the Russia-Ukraine war. An Army official confirmed this decision to The Hill on August 20, 2026. The battalion is set to participate in activities at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center.
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U.S. Army to Phase Out Unmanned Assault Battalion
The U.S. Army has announced plans to phase out the Unmanned Assault Battalion, which focused on lessons learned from foreign conflicts, particularly the Russia-Ukraine war. This information was confirmed by an Army official on August 20, 2026.
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