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Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems

Coverage of Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 2 · 19:02 UTCMost recent: Jul 3 · 18:21 UTC
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Pete Hegsethperson2Joint Interagency Task Force 401organization2Defense Autonomous Warfare Grouporganization2Stephen Feinbergperson2U.S. Department of Defenseorganization1Collaborative Combat Aircraft programtopic1Sean Parnellperson1Defense Innovation Unitorganization1
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  • SECURITYJul 3 · 18:21 UTCBUSINESS INSIDER
    Hegseth stands up a new drone office with authority on everything from one-way attack drones to ground robots and boats

    The US Department of Defense has established the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems (DRPM-UxS) to consolidate oversight of most military drone programs. The office aims to accelerate drone technology development and procurement, excluding exceptions like the Air Force's CCA program. It will manage systems including drones, boats, ground robots, and counter-drone technologies.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 19:02 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    Hegseth creates powerful new drone office, pulling authority from the military services

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth established the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems (DRPM-UxS) to consolidate Pentagon drone and autonomous systems programs under a single office reporting to Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg. The office oversees development, acquisition, and deployment of unmanned systems across all domains, excluding major defense acquisition programs, and inherits a $53.6 billion budget for autonomous drone platforms.