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12/22/2024 06:24:24 pm

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Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node

VTOL

Over 100 US Navy Warships to become Aircraft Carriers with Deployment of TERN Aerial Drone

The navy said it has over 100 small-deck ships whose helicopter landing pads can accommodate TERN.

Testing

DARPA Pushes Ahead with VTOL Project to Transform US Navy Warships into Aircraft Carriers

TERN will initially be designed for reconnaissance missions but will ultimately be turned into a weapons system carrying the Navy's full range of air-to-ground missiles and guided bombs.

Not a sitting duck

DARPA's TERN Drone will Transform US Navy Warships into Aircraft Carriers

Transforming practically all Navy warships into mini-aircraft carriers will largely invalidate China's and Russia's A2/AD strategies.

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