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One of the US Air Force’s two Increment 1 collaborative combat aircraft. The FQ-42 brings General Atomics into a jet-powered teaming programme alongside its established remotely piloted aircraft business.
General Atomics' MQ-9B family combines long-duration surveillance with an emphasis on airspace integration. The RAF operates its own configuration as Protector RG Mk1; specifications and approvals should be read by variant.
A long-endurance reconnaissance family built to carry different intelligence sensors. IAI describes both land and naval operating roles with international customers.
A jet-powered collaborative aircraft used to explore autonomy, mission payloads and integration with crewed aviation. The programme also examines alternatives to conventional airfield dependence.
A surveillance aircraft family offered through both equipment sales and a managed intelligence service. Falco EVO and the larger Falco Xplorer address different requirements and should be treated as distinct platforms.
An electric cargo multirotor intended to move supplies in demanding environments, including maritime operations. The aircraft illustrates the growing support role of defence drones.
Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton is a large maritime surveillance aircraft operated within a wider network of crewed aircraft and ground teams. Fielding, configuration upgrades and operational testing are distinct measures of its maturity.
An electric reconnaissance aircraft family combining vertical takeoff with fixed-wing observation. Its newer Vector AI configuration emphasises software integration, modular payloads and navigation assistance.
An Iranian one-way attack aircraft design central to analysis of Iran-Russia drone cooperation. Russian Geran variants and production changes should not be treated as a single frozen specification.
A vertical-takeoff reconnaissance aircraft suited to compact operating locations and shipboard use. V-BAT combines fixed-wing flight with a ducted-fan layout and is offered with several observation payloads.
Skydio X10D is a portable reconnaissance multirotor with visual and thermal sensing and assisted navigation. Published specifications distinguish radio configurations; manufacturer announcements document initial Army deliveries and a later large order.
A tactical fixed-wing drone family used for land and maritime observation. The AR3 is also the aircraft platform behind the RAF's StormShroud electronic-warfare capability.