Army Looks to Reduce Human Aviation by almost 25% as Drones Swarm the Defense Industry

Can a drone match the cognitive and perceptive decisions of a human with the right training, at the right time, in the right place?

The Army is looking to cut 6,500 soldiers from its aviation corps of about 30,000 as drones continue to compete as the future of low-altitude air dominance for the Army. The reduction will initially focus on junior officers and warrant officers with senior panels evaluating these aviators performance records, potential for retention, and the possibilit…