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“It’s just very disorganized and confusing,” said a tech company executive, who like others was granted anonymity to discuss the private meeting. The problem with the initiative is that it’s “not actually associated with any dollars to make things happen.” Since the Replicator program was announced, Defense Department officials have …

A new Florida rule has accusers of Chinese espionage rejoicing—and local government and law enforcement agencies fuming. On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration pushed forward with the enforcement of an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) Minimum Security Requirements rule under Section 934.50 of the state’s statutes. The provision bans …

Washington • A bill that Democratic and Republican senators introduced Thursday would ban the sale of advanced armed drones to any nation that is not a close U.S. ally, according to lawmakers and congressional aides. The proposed legislation is aimed at halting an effort by the Trump administration to bypass …

Defense Lawmakers skeptical of seaborne drone fleet By Lauren C. Williams Jun 23, 2020   Congress has been openly skeptical of the Navy’s push to buy more unmanned vessels and that doubt is showing in the House’s draft of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. The Seapower and Projection …