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Defense Secretary urges expanded drone use as U.S. conflict with Iran drags on

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for greater reliance on drones and advanced tech in a recent speech, while the United States marks eight months of fighting Iran.

Why it matters

The push for more drones could reshape U.S. combat tactics and affect the course of the war with Iran.

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