US Air Force Expands Small Combat Drone Arsenal
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The US Air Force has awarded a contract to Tandem Defense to build small, expendable drones designed to counter enemy aircraft. The contract is worth up to $90 million and allows the Air Force to order any quantity of equipment. The drones are intended to deny enemies the ability to fly.
Why it matters
This expansion of small combat drones enhances the US Air Force's capabilities in counter-air operations and demonstrates the growing importance of unmanned systems in modern warfare.
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