drone

Example Sentences

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A drone attack on a refinery owned by Kuwait's national oil company sparked fires at several of its units, state media said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The administration didn’t plan for missile and drone strikes on its bases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A Bangladeshi national was killed Wednesday by falling shrapnel from an intercepted drone in the United Arab Emirates.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The Maven Smart System was launched by the Pentagon in 2017 and is designed to speed up military targeting decisions by bringing together masses of data, including a range of intelligence, satellite and drone images.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The flies began a strange, repetitive drone, which rose and dropped with a harsh, military rhythm.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda