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Turkey to buy 100 one-way explosive naval drones for swarm attacks

Turkey’s Naval Drone Buy Signals a Bigger Bet on Swarm Warfare at Sea

Turkey plans to procure 100 expendable unmanned surface vessels from three domestic industry teams.
The systems are designed for precision strikes against maritime and coastal targets and support cooperative swarm operations.
The purchase suggests swarm warfare is moving from demonstration to operational naval planning.

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DT Editorial Team·May 26, 2026·via defensenews.com

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X-BAT Autonomous VTOL 'Fighter' Looks Dramatically Different

Shield AI and GE Reveal Redesigned X-BAT Autonomous VTOL Fighter Drone

Shield AI and GE Aerospace disclosed new X-BAT details at Sea-Air-Space 2026.
The autonomous jet-powered stealth drone is intended to take off vertically and land tail first.
The latest model shows a major planform redesign and uses thrust-vectoring nozzle hardware tied to an experimental F-16.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via twz.com

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Rapid scaling, soldier-led market key to US drone ambitions, Army secretary says

US Army Eyes One Million Drones as It Launches Soldier-Led Marketplace

Army Secretary Driscoll wants to purchase one million drones within 18-24 months
A soldier-led drone marketplace launching next month will let troops rate and review commercial drone products
The Army is shifting to treat drones as expendable ammunition rather than reusable equipment
China produces 5-15 million drones annually, highlighting the US manufacturing gap
The inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition drew 200+ soldier competitors

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 26, 2026·4 min read·via c4isrnet.com

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F-22 Raptor, MQ-20 drone complete manned-unmanned flight exercise

F-22 Raptor and MQ-20 Avenger Complete Landmark Manned-Unmanned Flight Exercise

An F-22 Raptor and MQ-20 Avenger drone completed a coordinated manned-unmanned flight exercise
The exercise tested formation flying, sensor tasking, and communications resilience
Autonomous wingmen could cost roughly one-fifth the price of manned fighters
The Air Force plans to eventually field over 1,000 collaborative combat aircraft

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 26, 2026·4 min read·via c4isrnet.com

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Move over, Best Ranger; the Army’s looking for the best drone pilots

Army Launches Competitive Drone Pilot Program to Shape Future of Unmanned Operations

The Army is creating a Best Ranger-style competition in Huntsville to identify top drone pilots
Events will test reconnaissance, precision navigation, tactical employment, and technical troubleshooting
Performance data will inform future selection criteria and training programs for unmanned systems operators
The competition aims to raise the prestige of drone piloting as a military career specialty
The initiative reflects lessons from Ukraine about the decisive role of skilled drone operators in modern combat

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 21, 2026·5 min read·via defenseone.com

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