On May 7, an executive order revealed that the U.S. Army will acquire only half of the surveillance aircraft it had previously intended to purchase. This decision is part of a broader transformation initiative directed by the Army Secretary. The affected aircraft include the Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (EMARSS) and the Airborne Reconnaissance Targeting Exploitation Multi-Mission Intelligence System (ARTEMIS). These platforms are designed for high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, providing the Army with extended operational range and enhanced data-gathering capabilities. The Army had previously emphasized the value of these aircraft for future operations, but the new directive reduces the planned fleet size by 50%. According to the document obtained by Defense News, the Army will continue to utilize its existing ISR aircraft while it evaluates future requirements in this domain. No further official comments have been provided by the Army regarding the rationale or potential operational impacts of this decision.