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ScienceOctober 28, 2026, 20:58

XQ-67A drone tests sensors and BLOS links for US Air Force

The US Air Force flew its XQ-67A uncrewed aircraft at the Nevada Test and Training Range, demonstrating integrated mission systems and beyond-line-of-sight data links. The test combined sensors, mission computers, power and thermal hardware, and LVC simulations to validate autonomous architectures for crewed-uncrewed teaming.

XQ-67A drone tests sensors and BLOS links for US Air Force
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