U.S. Air Force tests drones for runway damage checks
The U.S. Air Force is testing drones for rapid runway damage assessment. Autonomous inspection speeds recovery of airfields after attack. The capability supports agile combat employment and dispersed operations. The trials aim to reduce reliance on manual post-strike surveys.
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