The United States Army is embarking on its largest post-Cold War reform, planning to equip each combat brigade with approximately 1000 drones while phasing out outdated weapons and other equipment. This plan is the result of over a year of testing at the large training grounds in Bavaria, Germany and other US military bases, drawing heavily on the experiences of the war in Ukraine. The use of a large number of small drones in the conflict in Ukraine has changed the dynamics of the battlefield. If implemented, the plan will see 10 active duty Army divisions extensively utilizing drones for reconnaissance, logistics, and combat missions.
This comprehensive Army reform plan primarily includes streamlining organizational structures, eliminating outdated equipment, and reallocating human resources.
Regarding the elimination of outdated equipment and strategic shifts, the Army will retire some “obsolete” weapon systems and equipment, including certain Humvees, older helicopters, MQ-1 drones, and specific armored and aviation units within active duty forces, National Guard, and reserve units. It will also cease procurement of equipment that does not meet future combat requirements, such as the M10 Buk light tank, JLTV Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, AMPV armored transport vehicle derived from the M2 infantry fighting vehicle chassis, and the Stryker DVH-A1 wheeled armored vehicle project.
The Army may also retire the entire fleet of AH-64D Apache attack helicopters because they are “too expensive to maintain, and retiring them would help increase readiness”. The Army may only retain the AH-64E helicopters in the future. Additionally, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones, including related development projects, may also face termination.
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