US Army seeks over 100 drone experts for Gauntlet III defense initiative

The US Pentagon is actively recruiting over 100 drone operators to participate in the Gauntlet III evaluation exercise, a key component of its $1.1 billion 'Drone Dominance' initiative. The program aims to assess emerging military aircraft and strengthen domestic defense capabilities. The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking service members with first-person-view (FPV) drone experience, ranging from tactical scouting to precision strike operations. The recruitment effort is open to personnel of varying skill levels, as the military intends to test how different aircraft perform under diverse operator proficiencies. Selected participants will evaluate experimental models and provide feedback that will directly influence future procurement decisions. Interested military personnel must register via the official platform using a .mil email address. This initiative marks a significant effort to build a permanent database of qualified drone operators across all military branches to support evolving battlefield requirements.