Garrett Reim
October 29, 2025

pilot at controls

The U.S. Army wants drones to operate autonomously, guided by a commander’s intent.

Credit: Anduril Industries

When Ulysses S. Grant, general-in-chief of the Armies of the United States, laid out his Atlanta Campaign—an offensive drive deep into the Confederate interior—he did not get into specifics. Instead, Grant told Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman: “I do not propose to lay down for you a plan of campaign…

Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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