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drone

[drohn] / droʊn /




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China is closely observing these trends, while Taiwan’s parliament cut funding for drone and asymmetric warfare capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In the end, the helicopter’s two crew members were rescued by a sea drone, after hours in the water, a first-of-its-kind mission.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He is widely popular in Ukraine, especially on social media, and his drone forces are vaunted by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The military officials who spoke to CBS News said the pair had been rescued by an uncrewed surface drone that was operated by Task Force 59.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Over the inferno’s roar, Akira heard a low, even drone.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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