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Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat is Officially Battle-Ready
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) just proved that MQ-28 Ghost Bat future is arriving ahead of schedule
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US Air Force Unleashes “Falcon Peak” to Hunt Rogue Drones
In one of the largest and most ambitious counter-drone experiments ever conducted on US soil, the US Air Force has kicked off Falcon Peak
China
China Just Unveiled a Massive Stealth Fighter Drone
China just rolled a massive, unmanned stealth fighter drone through Tian'anmen Square during a parade for the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
US Air Force
Grid Aero Unveils Lifter-Lite Cargo Drone with U.S. Air Force Backing
Aerospace startup Grid Aero has emerged from stealth mode with a bold entry into the defense drone sector: the Lifter-Lite, a long-range cargo drone designed to fly thousands of miles with heavy payloads. Backed by a fresh $6 million seed round and a U.S. Air Force contract, the company aims to redefine how militaries move…
US Air Force
MightyFly’s Cargo Drone Steals the Show: Hauling Boxes Like a Boss for the US Air Force
Imagine a drone so beefy it could carry your entire BBQ grill, a cooler full of cervezas, and maybe even your uncle’s prized fishing gear, all without
China
Chinese Military Unveils Mosquito-Sized Microdrone for Covert Operations
The National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) in central China’s Hunan province has developed a groundbreaking mosquito-sized microdrone designed for covert military missions, according to a report aired on China Central Television’s military channel, CCTV 7. This tiny innovation, showcased by state broadcaster CCTV, highlights China’s advancements in robotics and could reshape reconnaissan
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‘Not Just Hobbyists’: Former UFO Expert Links Foreign Powers to RAF Base Drone Activity
In a concerning development for military security, unidentified drones were detected hovering over three US Air Force bases in East Anglia, England, during November 2023. The suspicious activity occurred between November 20-22 at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell, coinciding with preparations for potential nuclear weapons deployment at RAF Lakenheath, reports The Guardian. Expert…
US Air Force
Mystery Drone Incursions Over US Military Bases in UK Prompt Government Action
Multiple unauthorized drone flights have been detected over four US military airbases in the United Kingdom, triggering a strong response from British authorities and the deployment of RAF personnel to investigate these concerning incidents, reports BBC News. Wave of Drone Sightings Across Military Installations The drone incursions were reported at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall…
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