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Uncrewed Aircraft Development

BOEING CO · 2026-09-22 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Boeing subsidiary Insitu and aviation connectivity provider Gogo successfully tested a military drone using satellite communications. The demonstration targets government and defense efforts to reduce dependence on Starlink for operational connectivity. Satellite-linked communications could improve the reach and resilience of military uncrewed aircraft in contested or remote environments. The test supports Boeing’s positioning in integrated uncrewed systems and defense communications.

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