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Developmental Testing Begins with Textron Prototypes

Date

18 Mar 2025

Program

US Army Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR)

Details

Textron Systems delivered two prototype sets of MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde (YRQ-10A) for developmental testing including transportability, network, and cybersecurity.

Source

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1 Dec 2025🎯Army Begins Production of Second Tranche

1 Apr 2026🎯Army Ultra Long-Range Launched Effects Demonstration

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