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Pentagon Unmanned Systems Portfolio

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The Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems (DRPM-UxS) is the Pentagon’s joint integrator for much of its unmanned and autonomous systems work, spanning smaller aircraft, ground robots, uncrewed vessels, counter-drone capabilities, and autonomy and swarming software.

Its remit connects program oversight and acquisition decisions with shared technical, interoperability and open-architecture standards. Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group are aligned within this structure, while the Defense Innovation Unit serves as the main interface with commercial suppliers, including through Blue UAS certification and contracting pathways. Some major service-run acquisition programs remain separate, and underwater systems are coordinated with the submarine portfolio.

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The current version clarifies that DRPM-UxS does not control every major unmanned acquisition: programs such as the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft remain on existing service pathways. This qualifies the earlier picture of broad centralization.

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Important10 articles · CI Score 60 and above
Newsmax / Michael Katz
Pentagon Creates Central Office For Drone And Autonomous Systems
Pete Hegseth directed the Pentagon on June 29 to consolidate drone and autonomous systems under a single joint integrator office to accelerate development, procurement, and fielding.
7/3/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Defense News
Pentagon Centralizes Drone Programs Under New Office
Pete Hegseth established DRPM-UxS within the Pentagon on a June 29 memo, centralizing most drone and autonomy procurement and integration across air, ground, sea, and counter-drone domains.
7/2/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
DRONELIFE / Miriam McNabb
Pentagon Creates Central Office For Military Unmanned Systems
The U.S. Department of War created DRPM-UxS on July 1 to centralize drone and autonomous systems governance under the Deputy Secretary of War.
7/2/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Breaking Defense / Aaron Mehta
Pentagon Creates New Autonomy Czar For Drone Programs
Pete Hegseth created DRPM-UxS in a Pentagon memo signed Monday, consolidating autonomy and expanding Joint Interagency Task Force 401 counter-drone missions across domains.
7/1/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
DefenseScoop / Brandi Vincent
Pentagon Creates New Drone Boss For Unmanned Systems
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on June 29 established DRPM-UxS to integrate U.S. unmanned and counter-unmanned acquisition, fielding, and standards.
7/1/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Business Insider / Chris Panella
Pentagon Creates New Office To Oversee Most Drone Programs
Pete Hegseth announced Pentagon consolidation of unmanned systems programs under the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems to accelerate drone procurement and fielding.
7/3/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
sUAS News
How The Pentagon’s DRPM-UxS Office Aims To Speed Drone Procurement
The U.S. Department of Defense established DRPM-UxS in the United States to consolidate military drone and counter-drone procurement and speed acquisition, with Bonnie Evangelista leading its transformation effort.
10/1/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
sUAS News
Pentagon Creates New UxS Portfolio Manager For Drone Dominance
The Department of War created DRPM-UxS in 2025 to consolidate UxS oversight and accelerate procurement and fielding of low-cost domestically supported drone capabilities.
7/7/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Newsmax / Michael Katz
Pentagon Centralizes Drone And Autonomous Systems In New Office
War Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a Pentagon reorganization on June 29 to centralize drone and autonomous systems under a single joint integrator office.
7/3/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Dronexl / Haye Kesteloo
Pentagon Unifies Unmanned Procurement Under DIU
Pete Hegseth announced DRPM-UxS on June 29, consolidating most U.S. unmanned acquisition and counter-drone authority with DIU Blue UAS certification as the industry interface.
7/2/2026 • Market, Companies & Supply Chain • General
Interesting1 article · CI Score 45–59
Washington Technology / Raymond Jones
DIU Becomes Pentagon’s Commercial Gateway For Drone Technology
The Department of Defense designated the Defense Innovation Unit as the primary commercial liaison for consolidated unmanned-systems programs in the Pentagon portfolio in Arlington, Virginia.
9/17/2026 • Market, Companies & Supply Chain • General