An AAI RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle is launched by U.S. Army Soldiers of Delta Co., 104th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, at McGregor Base Camp, New Mexico, Feb. 19, 2024. (Image: U.S. Army)

Military drones have evolved from early experimental concepts into indispensable assets on today’s battlefield. From surveillance to precision strikes, their rapid technological advancement has reshaped how modern militaries operate.

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