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Drones Gain Prominence Amid Sixth-Gen Fighter Uncertainty
As European airpower programs face uncertainty, particularly with the demise of one sixth-generation fighter initiative, attention is turning to unmanned systems. Both larger combat drones and smaller quadcopters, as seen in the Ukraine conflict, are gaining prominence. In a roundtable discussion, experts from the International Institute for Strategic Studies and Breaking Defense explore the future of European airpower, considering the potential rise of drones. This discussion was first reported by Breaking Defense.