Pentagon deploys 25,000 drone systems in Middle East for 2026 amid Iran tensions
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The Pentagon has announced the deployment of more than 25,000 drone and anti-drone systems in the Middle East for the year 2026, according to a report by FirstSquawk. This significant military augmentation comes amid heightened tensions involving Iranian and Iranian-backed drone activities in the region. The U.S. Department of Defense’s move includes the rapid deployment of systems like Merops and other interceptors, as well as a potential agreement with BAE Systems for precision rockets, indicating a strategic shift in defense capabilities.
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