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2026-05-22 Science & Technology

Army cuts helicopters, pushes ‘Amazon for war' as drone combat reshapes military

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-22 06:43|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1793 views ] Top

1 I'll note that Sikorsky is in Delauro's district.

I doubt she actually understands what the Pentagon is doing outside the fact that it will hurt her district due to potential job losses.

Posted by Chantry 2026-05-22 09:03|| 2026-05-22 09:03|| Front Page Top

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OK! a way over the top thought.

A.I. (Synthetic Life) at some point decides to use the drones to protect itself

Posted by Fester Sforza1095 2026-05-22 14:44|| 2026-05-22 14:44|| Front Page Top

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