Trump Admin Reveals Sweeping Military Change
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Pentagon Launches Major Drone Overhaul to Counter Adversaries
Above: A soldier was seen holding a drone in the Pentagon parking lot in Arlington, Virginia, on June 14, 2025. Image copyright: Samuel Corum/Stringer/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
This drone revolution is long overdue and absolutely necessary for national security. America's adversaries have been churning out millions of cheap, lethal drones while the Pentagon was drowning in bureaucratic red tape. The new policy finally unleashes American innovation and manufacturing prowess, giving warfighters the tools they need to dominate the modern battlefield.
Establishment-critical narrative
This rushed drone expansion raises serious concerns about oversight and accountability in military procurement. Bypassing traditional acquisition processes and treating lethal weapons as consumables could lead to dangerous shortcuts and inadequate testing. The focus on speed over safety reflects a concerning militaristic approach that prioritizes aggression over prudent defense planning.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 60% chance that an aerial drone terrorist attack will result in an injury or death in the United States before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.