SECURITYJun 30 · 17:55 UTCDEFENSE NEWSEve Sampson

The US Army goes into the breach — without soldiers

The US Army is testing heavy-lift drones to deliver explosive charges through enemy obstacles, replacing soldiers in high-risk breaching missions. The experiment involved the Mule 28 drone developed by Lorica Technologies, inspired by drone innovations in the Ukraine war, to clear simulated defenses without putting personnel in harm's way.

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U.S. ArmyorganizationOregon Army National GuardorganizationMule 28 dronetopicLorica TechnologiesorganizationUkraine wartopicBravo Company, 741st Brigade Engineer Battalionorganization41st Infantry Brigade Combat Teamorganizationcombat engineerstopic

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