# FPV drone lab at Caserma Del Din

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-20**: Army orders drone battalion back to infantry mission — Officials disclose that Gen. LaNeve has directed the 600-soldier drone battalion to end its drone warfare efforts and refocus on airborne infantry duties.
- **2026-04**: Hegseth ousts Gen. George, LaNeve becomes acting chief — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removes Gen. Randy George, and Gen. Christopher LaNeve becomes the Army's top uniformed leader.
- **2026-03**: Zelenskyy announces drone counter-help for Middle East — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is helping five countries in the Middle East and Gulf region counter Iranian drone attacks, with the U.S. and European countries among those requesting support.
- **2025-11**: 600-soldier drone warfare battalion formed — The 173rd Airborne Brigade establishes a dedicated drone warfare battalion intended to deploy anywhere drones are required.
- **2025-05**: Army highlights 173rd Airborne FPV drone lab — The Army publicizes soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade designing and building attack drones at a new first-person view drone lab at Caserma Del Din, Italy.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Army Kills 600-Soldier Drone Warfare Unit in Europe—What It Means
2026-08-20 23:42:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The U.S. Army is shutting down a 600-soldier drone warfare battalion within the 173rd Airborne Brigade, reverting it to airborne infantry despite Ukraine and Iran proving unmanned systems' decisive role. For the space and defense community, the reversal signals institutional friction over specialized UAS force design and counter-drone readiness in Europe.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/army-shuts-down-600-soldier-drone-unit-europe-space-defense

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