The new Shahed-style drone could support the military's Indo-Pacific Command by providing a viable threat emulator and offering a low operational and maintenance cost compared to traditional munitions systems.
The device that took off in Texas, called the Roadrunner, was made by the Silicon Valley defense startup Anduril. By Pentagon standards, the Roadrunner is cheap (around a hundred thousand dollars apiece), and, if it fails to strike its target, it returns to base, ready to try again.
Researchers have developed a 74-milligram brain controller that turns bees into cyborgs, allowing them to be commanded to fly in specific directions. The bees obey commands nine out of ten times.
"For seven decades, the B-52 has stood as a symbol of American airpower. With its unmistakable silhouette and dual-capable nature, it serves as a visible and credible strategic deterrent for the United States and its allies."
The Counter Communications System Meadowlands represents a strategic leap forward in electronic warfare, allowing a single operator to significantly increase satellite disruption missions.