
The Pentagon on Wednesday disclosed additional capabilities selected for its Replicator initiative to get after fielding innovative technology rapidly at scale, which includes small drones from an Army program, loitering munitions and a new in-development Air Force drone. Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said the “Replicator 1.2” tranche of capabilities also includes software to “enhance the autonomy and resilience of other Replicator systems” as well as additional “low-cost long-range strike capabilities and maritime uncrewed systems” that will remain classified. "The…