The Army has selected the General Atomics Predator unmanned aircraft variant known as the Warrior for its Extended Range Multi-Purpose UAV Program. The Warrior is designed for long-range operation, and both unmanned surveillance and attack capabilities—along with double the weapons capability of USAF’s Predator. Someone should ask why the Army needs a long-range aircraft.
Three of four congressional committees with influence over defense policy have voted to change the official name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War—but final approval of the Pentagon rebrand is months away and not yet assured.