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doctrine-change2026-10-07 22:20 UTC🇺🇸 United States (Pentagon/DIU program; prior tests referenced at Fort Carson)

Pentagon launches DIU Drone Dominance Phase 3 $450M competition for UAS procurement

Pentagon launches DIU Drone Dominance Phase 3 $450M competition for UAS procurement

The US Pentagon/DIU opened applications for the third phase of the Drone Dominance program, aiming to procure tens of thousands of drones under supply-chain and ownership restrictions. The program includes Gauntlet flight demonstrations under GPS and radio jamming, with Deep Strike (up to 20 km) and Close Quarters Battle categories.

DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-10-07 22:20
Reported
2026-10-07
Location
United States (Pentagon/DIU program; prior tests referenced at Fort Carson)
Coordinates
39.7837, -100.4459
Confidence
78 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

No damage; procurement/competition announcement for drone development and testing.

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