The U.S. Army is rapidly advancing its airborne intelligence capabilities with the commissioning of the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to develop a next-generation spy plane under the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) project. This nearly decade-long contract is valued at up to $991.3 million, with an initial order of $93.5 million.
The US defence industry has taken a significant step forward in autonomous combat technology with the commencement of mass production for the THOR drone. This advanced UAS, designed for various military applications, represents a new era in tactical reconnaissance and surveillance.