Defense Secretary Austin Unveils 'Replicator 2.0' to Mass-Produce Counter-UAS Technologies Against Small Enemy Drones

Oct 1, 2024, 08:51 AM

The Pentagon, under the direction of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, has unveiled "Replicator 2.0," an initiative aimed at accelerating the high-volume production and deployment of technologies designed to detect, track, and neutralize small enemy drones. A memorandum signed by Secretary Austin outlines plans to push counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology to better protect the most critical U.S. forces worldwide. Replicator 2.0 focuses on stopping lethal attack drones by producing anti-drone defenses at scale.