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Pentagon adds performance metric for one-star generals as one-way supply drone gains range

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The Pentagon is introducing a new performance-evaluation metric for one-star generals while upgrading a one-way drone designed to deliver supplies over longer distances. The announcements highlight parallel efforts to sharpen senior-leader accountability and expand distributed logistics capabilities for military operations.

Discovered 2026-09-28T06:36:29.454981-07:00 | 2026-09-28T06:36:29.454981-07:00

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  • A new evaluation metric for one-star generals signals a change in how the Pentagon measures performance and leadership effectiveness at the senior-officer level.
  • The longer-range one-way supply drone could expand options for delivering materiel without relying solely on conventional crewed logistics aircraft.
  • Together, the initiatives reflect activity on both organizational performance and operational flexibility within the Pentagon.

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