Small-drone defense is next in Pentagon’s Replicator buying push

US’ Replicator 2 initiative to focus on drone-killer technology

The Department of Defense’s Replicator 2 initiative will now aim to deliver counter small uncrewed aerial systems.

Pentagon’s Replicator 2 to focus on countering threat from small drones

U.S. military facilities around the globe, including those in Japan and South Korea, are expected to benefit from the initiative.

Pentagon’s Replicator 2 to focus on drone defense

The Pentagon’s next phase of its innovative Replicator initiative will focus on countering small drones at military installations across the globe, the department announced Monday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the Replicator 2 effort in a Sept. 27 memo, tasking Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Christopher Grady with overseeing the development of the plan. The plan will b…

Replicator 2 effort aims to produce anti-drone defenses

The second phase of the Pentagon’s make-more-stuff-quickly effort will kick off in the 2026 budget request, a memo says.

Pentagon homes in on counter-drone tech in Replicator 2 initiative

"The expectation is that Replicator 2 will assist with overcoming challenges we face in the areas of production capacity, technology innovation, authorities, policies, open system architecture and system integration, and force structure," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

Small-drone defense is next in Pentagon’s Replicator buying push

The Pentagon will request funding for Replicator 2 in its FY26 budget proposal.