Senators flag $54.6B drone bet

- Senators warned the Pentagon's proposed $54.6 billion drone-warfare investment is outrunning doctrine and operational planning, prompting oversight concerns. - Market research projects the military drone market at $109.22 billion by 2031 while fuel-cell propulsion for drones is forecast to grow at a 32.5% CAGR. - That mix points to growing demand for endurance-focused powertrains and small jet engines in programmes worldwide. (techtimes.com) (x.com) (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)