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Drones, however, can carry only a limited payload, which is why Ukraine is also developing its missile program.

“You’re bringing an enormous set of capabilities…endurance, payload, range and precision,” he said.

Journalists watched a string of Dutch and German jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear payloads streak into the skies.

The drones now often carry a payload twice the size of two years ago.

The aircraft carry heavy payloads but also do surveillance.