U.S. Army Successfully Tests Networked Missile-Armed Drone Swarm at Project Convergence
On July 24, 2026, the U.S. Army demonstrated a networked strike sequence using Launched Effects (LE) drones during Project Convergence-Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California. Two reconnaissance drones located and identified a threat, then a third weaponized drone carrying a Long-Range Precision Munition (LRPM) executed the strike. The exercise validated the first production-line LRPM, moving it past the prototype stage, with a fielding target set for fiscal year 2027. The drones operated via the Integrated Tactical Network and Next Generation Command and Control, enabling real-time targeting data sharing. The Army emphasized the 'wolfpack' tactic, where multiple low-cost, expendable drones coordinate to overwhelm enemy air defenses, keeping crewed aircraft out of danger. This marks a milestone in autonomous, networked aerial warfare for the Army.
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