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![TedGover Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1324967270917967872.png) Ted Gover [@TedGover](/creator/twitter/TedGover) on x XXX followers
Created: 2025-07-24 08:26:38 UTC

Japan Times: Defense Sec Pete Hegseth has ordered the DOD to fast-track the adoption&boost the # of various small drones deployed across the force, treating them as “consumable or expendable” capabilities similar to bullets, hand grenades&other munitions.

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