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9 days agoDARPA Successfully Tests XRQ-73 Hybrid-Electric Drone for ISR Missions
DARPA has completed the first flight of the XRQ-73 hybrid-electric drone, signaling significant advancements in military UAV technology. This development, part of the SHEPARD program, showcases enhanced fuel efficiency and operational flexibility, creating procurement opportunities for defense contractors in innovative UAV design and hybrid propulsion systems.