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[drohn] / droʊn /




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He volunteered to fight, then set up his own drone unit -- "Madyar's Birds" -- well before many had realised the full importance of the technology, quickly earning plaudits inside the military.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Ukrainian artwork and drone carcasses provide an eclectic decor to the interior of Brovdi's underground bunker, from where he commands a unified force of some of Ukraine's highest-ranking drone units.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A drone boat rescued two American crew members in a first-of-its-kind operation at sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

She could hear the drone of Jack’s dad’s voice from the receiver but couldn’t make out any words.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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