# Army Expands Unmanned Systems Training

The U.S. Army is making unmanned aerial systems, counter-UAS, unmanned ground vehicles, and electromagnetic-signature camouflage part of baseline soldier training. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment is expanding Project Flytrap toward battalion-level operational use, including at the Pabradė Training Area in Lithuania. The signal identifies no solicitation, contract award, funding amount, or procurement contact, but the shift points to potential demand for deployable training, systems integration, and industry demonstrations.

- Companies with relevant training, unmanned-system integration, counter-UAS, or signature-management capabilities can assess how their offerings fit the Army’s baseline training needs and Project Flytrap’s operational direction.
- Procurement teams and contractors should distinguish this capability trend from an active buying opportunity: no specific acquisition, funding, or submission timeline is identified.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR)
- V Corps
- Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)

### Sources
- [US soldiers must train on ‘new basics’ of unmanned systems, officials say](https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/15/us-soldiers-must-train-on-new-basics-of-unmanned-systems-officials-say) - Defense News