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Whisper-quiet and deadly: The secretive maiden flight of DARPA's XRQ-73 flying wing

DARPA's XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric stealth drone completes maiden flight, proving silent surveillance capability in ...
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DARPA's XRQ-73 hybrid-electric flying wing makes first flight

DARPA has confirmed the first flight of its XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft, developed by Northrop Grumman and Scaled Composites, at Edwards Air Force Base in April 2026. The stealthy ...