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What is a one-way drone?
A one-way drone, also known as a 'loitering munition' or 'suicide drone', is designed to be expended during its mission. Unlike traditional drones that return to base, these systems are built to strike a target directly, effectively becoming a guided missile. The Nyan drones launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth fit this category, showing a shift in naval strike capabilities.
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