US Army's New Gabriel Drone May Cause Major 'Shift' in Warfare
Story by Natalie Venegas
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are displayed above the exhibit hall at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week at the Tampa Convention Center on May 8, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Following the completion of a recent nighttime ammunition resupply drill in Hawaii, the U.S. Army’s new “Gabriel” drone may cause a major “shift” in warfare, according to Special Operations Forces Report (SOFREP), a military news site.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are displayed above the exhibit hall at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week at the Tampa Convention Center on May 8, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Following the completion of a recent nighttime ammunition resupply drill in Hawaii, the U.S. Army’s new “Gabriel” drone may cause a major “shift” in warfare, according to Special Operations Forces Report (SOFREP), a military news site.
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The U.S. Army's new Gabriel drone may cause a major shift in warfare after the completion of a nighttime ammunition resupply drill in Hawaii this month, according to Special Operations Forces Report (SOFREP), a military news site.
The U.S. Army recently strengthened its tactical drone capabilities with the introduction of new systems like the Gabriel drone. The Gabriel (G1), developed by California-based Soaring, was able to deliver 2,400 rounds of 7.62-millimeter ammunition to an infantry platoon participating in a live-fire exercise drill in Hawaii. The drone dropped ammunition and food to soldiers on the island of Oahu in three flights spanning 16 minutes.
"Safe and expedient resupply capabilities are critical to mission success, especially in the dynamic environments faced by our service members," Soaring chief executive Daniel Trunfio said in a statement.
The drone, a multi-purpose vertical takeoff and landing machine, was designed for autonomous aerial resupply of ammunition during battalion-level Live Fire Exercises. According to SOFREP, the drone has demonstrated its effectiveness in various conditions, including night operations and emergency resupply missions, with its adaptability and reliability for tactical resupply in diverse environments.
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