The future of the Pentagon's Replicator drone program is uncertain as Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks leaves office. The program, which aims to buy thousands of drones to help the US military compete with China, has received bipartisan support but requires more funding and weapons to reach its full potential. Hicks launched Replicator in 2023 to address the Pentagon's slow procurement process and the need for more advanced weapons. While the program has made progress, critics argue that it needs to be scaled up to effectively counter China's military capabilities.
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