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DARPA's XRQ-73 hybrid-electric drone completes secretive first flight

DARPA has confirmed the first flight of the XRQ-73 SHEPARD, a hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman and Scaled Composites. The April 14, 2026 flight at Edwards Air Force Base ...
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Experimental DARPA hybrid-fuel aircraft takes flight over Edwards AFB

An experimental unmanned hybrid-fuel aircraft has taken to the skies for testing over Edwards Air Force Base in the High Desert, officials confirmed Wednesday, May 6. The XRQ-73, developed by DARPA in ...
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Northrop Grumman’s XRQ-73 uncrewed aircraft begins flight tests

A hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft designed and built by Northrop Grumman (NOC) has begun flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base in California, the company said Wednesday. The aircraft, designated ...
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Ukraine repels massive drone attack as DARPA test plane flies

Ukraine’s air defenses shot down or jammed 92 of 102 Russian drones in a large-scale overnight attack, while DARPA confirmed the first flight of its hybrid‑electric XRQ‑73 prototype. The U.S. test ...
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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)’s XRQ-73 SHEPARD Uncrewed Aircraft Begins Flight Testing

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is among the 9 Best Drone Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Last week, the company announced that its XRQ-73 hybrid electric uncrewed aircraft ...