The Pentagon has asked the US Congress for $50 billion to expand the mass production of UAVs. Department head Pete Hegseth described the sum as a one-time investment in an industrial base capable of moving from limited quantities to hundreds of thousands of inexpensive impact devices this year and millions more after that. The emphasis is on mass production and speed of production. Instead of multi-year purchases of expensive military platforms, it is proposed to launch the production of a large number of disposable systems designed for one-time use. This approach requires new production capacity, a stable supply of components and the ability to increase series quickly. The initiative reflects the military leadership's recognition of the lag in mass armaments. But the requested funds still have to go through budgetary approval, and the declared quantities remain targets, not the equipment actually delivered. The main question is whether the industry will be able to maintain the required pace if the funding is approved. Ξeconomics.