Former U.S. Army secretary: What drones don’t change about warfare
McCarthy served as the 24th secretary of the Army.Over the past 10 years, the U.S. Army has seen many of its conventional modernization programs curtailed or even canceled. After prolonged ground wars in the Middle East, recovery ate up Army funding — at the same time the service needed to prepare to confront increasingly technologically advanced adversaries.
- ▪McCarthy served as the 24th secretary of the Army.Over the past 10 years, the U.S.
- ▪Army has seen many of its conventional modernization programs curtailed or even canceled.
- ▪After prolonged ground wars in the Middle East, recovery ate up Army funding — at the same time the service needed to prepare to confront increasingly technologically advanced adversaries.
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By Ryan D. McCarthyRyan D. McCarthy served as the 24th secretary of the Army.Over the past 10 years, the U.S. Army has seen many of its conventional modernization programs curtailed or even canceled. After prolonged ground wars in the Middle East, recovery ate up Army funding — at the same time the service needed to prepare to confront increasingly technologically advanced adversaries. CommentsPopular from OpinionsHAND CURATEDOpinionAndy BeshearThis slap in the face to rural America is a chance to turn it blueNovember 24, 2025OpinionEditorial Board‘Things happen’November 18, 2025OpinionWendy R. AndersonA suspicion from 2016 is becoming Democrats’ monsterNovember 17, 2025View 3 more storiesView 3 more storiesSign up
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