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X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?

X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
BBC Science Thursday 24 September 2026, 23:03 UTC 1 min read
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Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
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