U.S. Air Force Unveils XQ-67A

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The U.S. Air Force has released a video showcasing the inaugural flight of its XQ-67A demonstrator drone. Filmed earlier this year, the footage captures the autonomous aircraft navigating the skies over Gray Butte Field Airport in Palmdale, California. The second-generation XQ-67A took to the air last February, marking a significant milestone in the Air Force's initiative to automate a substantial portion of its fleet. This drone is an Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) uncrewed air vehicle....

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