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Fast. Precise. Lethal. Welcome to the future of air power.

Drones have transformed the battlefield sky. From stealthy reconnaissance to precision strikes and lethal swarms, airborne unmanned systems now dominate modern airpower. Explore the machines that control the skies and the tactics behind their deadly efficiency.

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Germany Begins Mass Production of 5,000-Plus Strike Drones for Ukraine

The Seth X unmanned aerial system
The effort covers the Seth X medium-range drone for swarm operations and the Anubis long-range strike drone.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 10, 2026
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  • Tech & Innovation
  • Air

Anduril to Equip Hermeus’ High-Mach Uncrewed Aircraft With Mission Autonomy

A common interface will let operators oversee Quarterhorse missions from launch through landing remotely.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 10, 2026
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  • Air
  • Industry & Acquisitions

Italy Orders Two More MQ-9A Reapers for Mediterranean Surveillance

Italy strengthens long-endurance surveillance with two MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers equipped for tracking, imaging, and maritime missions.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 9, 2026
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Ukrainian Drone Attack Blinds $60M Russian Air Defense System in Zaporizhzhia

Rendering of a Russian Kasta-2E2 surveillance radar station
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed that the September 1 strike hit both the radar’s antenna and equipment vehicle.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 8, 2026
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  • In Conflict
  • Air

Colombia Says Guerrillas Behind Drone Attack That Killed Three Soldiers

ELN guerrillas allegedly use explosive-laden drones to attack Colombian troops, killing three soldiers and damaging aircraft.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 8, 2026
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  • In Conflict
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Germany Blames Moscow for Attempted Drone Attack at Leipzig Airport

A drone carrying explosives was found near Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig Airport after allegedly being deployed by Russia.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 4, 2026
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  • Industry & Acquisitions
  • Air
  • Tech & Innovation

US Navy Kicks Off Search for Carrier-Based Loyal Wingman Drones

USS Gerald R. Ford
The navy seeks industry proposals to build two fully mission-ready prototypes designed to operate from the Nimitz-class and Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 2, 2026
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  • Air

Ukraine’s New ‘Ratel R1’ Drone Set to Take On Real-Time Recon Operations 

Ratel R1 provides real-time aerial surveillance with zoom cameras and satellite communications, maintaining control in contested airspace.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 2, 2026
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  • Air

MQ-25 to Receive Electronic Warfare Capabilities in New US Navy Contract

Boeing will address MQ-25 deficiencies to protect its onboard computer, transmissions, and stored mission data from cyberattacks.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 2, 2026
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  • Air

US Startup Says ‘Shahed-Looking’ Interceptor Was Built in Just Two Weeks

The SABLE interceptor was built in just two weeks and will be positioned as an Air Defense as a Service offering.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • August 28, 2026
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