The U.S. Army will launch an online marketplace this fall to let units directly purchase vetted unmanned aerial systems (UAS), bypassing parts of the Pentagon’s lengthy procurement process.
Modeled on Ukraine’s Brave1 Market, the platform will provide a secure catalog of pre-approved drones from U.S. manufacturers, with verified specifications, pricing, and capability tiers.
Col. Danielle Medaglia, head of the Army’s unmanned aircraft systems program, told Defense Scoop that the goal is to give commanders rapid access to mission-ready drones without months of administrative delays.
It remains unclear which drones or manufacturers will be included, or how many will be available at launch. U.S. officials have stated that the platform will feature vetted and reliable systems from trusted suppliers.
Ukraine’s Brave1, launched earlier this year, allows units to acquire drones, electronic warfare tools, and other equipment through an interface similar to commercial e-commerce sites. Products are listed in open and restricted catalogs for verified military users.
The U.S. Army’s move to adopt a similar system is part of a broader drone revolution within the Pentagon. Last month, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a directive on “Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance,” aiming to enhance how the department develops and deploys small UAS.
