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Drone on a runway with a missile launcher under its wing in a desert landscape.

Anduril's YFQ-44A Drone Fires First Live AIM-120 Missile

Anduril's YFQ-44A drone has achieved a major milestone, successfully firing a live AIM-120 missile in a beyond-line-of-sight engagement at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This historic test marks the first time a US drone of its kind has launched a munition, paving the way for advanced autonomous airpower capabilities.

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Sleek MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone on display at airshow with enlarged wing and advanced propulsion system.

Boeing Unveils Upgraded Ghost Bat Drone with Internal AMRAAM Capability

Boeing has unveiled the upgraded Ghost Bat Drone, now with internal AMRAAM capability, offering Germany a cutting-edge collaborative combat aircraft. The Block 3 iteration boasts a 25% larger wing and 20% more thrust, giving operators unparalleled flexibility to tailor their mission payload and endurance.

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Scattered missile wreckage labeled AIM-120C-8 on a damaged urban street with buildings and debris in the background.

Ukraine Deploys Advanced AIM-120C-8 Missiles

Ukraine has taken a significant leap in its defense capabilities with the deployment of advanced AIM-120C-8 missiles, a crucial upgrade to counter Russian air attacks. The recent recovery of AIM-120C-8 missile wreckage in Dnipro confirms Ukraine's access to these cutting-edge fire-and-forget missiles.

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