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Air Force Special Operations Command demos highlight the transformative potential of unmanned aircraft systems, redefining air power projection with efficiency and adaptability.

While the success of the Agni missile programme showcases the potential and capabilities of DRDO scientists, the not-so-remarkable journey in UAV development programmes necessitates introspection.

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and General Atomics presented the 2022 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron of the Year Award to the 2nd Special Operations Squadron at a special ceremony.

The fighting in Ukraine has underscored how valuable drones are as well as how difficult it will be for the US to keep them flying in a major war.

The fighting in Ukraine has underscored how valuable drones are as well as how difficult it will be for the US to keep them flying in a major war.

The fighting in Ukraine has underscored how valuable drones are as well as how difficult it will be for the US to keep them flying in a major war.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, groundbreaking innovations, and over 16,000 flight hours dedicated to critical operations, the Scorpions of the 2nd Special Operations Squadron have rightfully earned the prestigious 2022 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron of the Year Award, showcasing their transformative impact on the future of unmanned systems in the Department of the Air Force.

PARIS, France. The Italian Air Force has begun training first group of pilots and sensor operators for MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) at General Atomics' Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, N.D., the company announced in a statement.

The Italian Air Force began training its first cohort of pilots and sensor operators to fly its new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft System at the Flight Test & Training Center in Grand Forks, N.D., which is owned by General Atomics.

Alongside the landing, the MQ-9 also executed a resupply via a travel pod, pointing towards the USAF's desire to use the Reaper in new ways.