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MBDA's 'One-Way Effector': Game-Changer in Drone Warfare

6/21/2025

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MBDA is set to revolutionize drone warfare with its 'One-Way Effector,' a budget-friendly attack drone poised for mass production of over 1,000 units each month. Drawing inspiration from the Iranian Shahed-136, this drone boasts a jet engine for impressive speed and a 500 km range. The inaugural flight test is slated for September 2025, with production kicking off in 2027.

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MBDA is set to revolutionize drone warfare with its 'One-Way Effector,' a budget-friendly attack drone poised for mass production of over 1,000 units each month. Drawing inspiration from the Iranian Shahed-136, this drone boasts a jet engine for impressive speed and a 500 km range. The inaugural flight test is slated for September 2025, with production kicking off in 2027.