Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs): Advanced drones like the RQ-170 Sentinel and the rumored RQ-180 conduct surveillance and strike missions without pilots. The RQ-170, with its flying-wing design, operates in denied airspace, gathering intelligence over hostile territories like Iran and Pakistan. UCAVs reduce risk to human life and can loiter for extended periods. Next-gen models may carry weapons autonomously. Classified programs likely include stealthy, long-range platforms for electronic warfare or satellite targeting. AI integration enables autonomous navigation and target recognition. These drones provide persistent, covert reconnaissance and strike capability, forming a critical, invisible layer of modern air power, often operating beyond public knowledge.
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