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Foot-long AI drone can outrun Black Hawk, intercept enemy aircraft

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Nordic Air Defense's K100XR is a 1-pound, foot-long carbon fiber drone that uses AI to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft. It can exceed 220 mph, outrunning a Black Hawk helicopter. The drone is designed as a cost-effective counter to smaller drones and other aerial threats.

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While impressive, the K100XR's real-world effectiveness against swarms or advanced countermeasures remains unproven outside controlled tests.
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