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Summary and Key Points: The D-21 was America’s first foray into drone technology, developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works in the 1960s in response to growing Soviet anti-aircraft defenses. -This supersonic surveillance drone, capable of flying at Mach 3.2, was initially launched from the SR-71 Blackbird before transitioning to the …

Russia has announced a surge in international interest in its Supercam series of drones, with the country already exporting these advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to several global clients, including Belarus and Pakistan. This announcement came from the Unmanned Systems Group, the developer of the Supercam drones, during the ongoing Army-2024 International …

The US Air Force’s ULTRA reconnaissance drone demonstrated its ability to fly for three days straight during a recent trial. The test took place at the Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. Though details are limited, the positive result of the test is expected to help the unmanned platform cement its …

A Ukrainian intelligence chief has appealed for thousands of amateur drone pilots in the UK and around the world to donate their machines in the post, to help soldiers spy on Russian invaders and co-ordinate their attacks. Brigadier General Yuriy Shchygol told i that “dronations” of small unmanned aerial vehicles …

Chinese agents are using drones to spy on the nuclear sub base in Faslane, say top brass. They believe Beijing spooks are behind 18 drone sightings above UK military sites and power stations in just two years. Faslane in Helensburgh, ­Dunbartonshire, is home to Trident ­submarines and nuclear ­weapons are …

The British army has bought 30 “nano ‘Bug’ drones” for soldiers to spy on targets up to 2km (1.25 miles) away, in the latest step in the military use of controversial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The drones are small enough to be held in the palm of one hand, and …

A police drone deployed to help hunt for car thieves ended up pinpointing a huge Birmingham cannabis factory. The discovery was made by officers after the drone was used to search for suspects thought to be behind the theft of a car. After officers discovered the stolen vehicle, the kit …

Photo credit: CIA From Popular Mechanics During the Cold War, the CIA considered building a bird-sized drone designed to spy on the communist bloc. The drone would carry “black box” spy packages into Russia and China, as well as take secret photographs—all while hiding in plain sight disguised as a …