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Russia just rolled out its first large drone

By Tim Pearce
Published August 7, 2019 10:03pm ET
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Russia just rolled out its first large drone
In this video grab made available on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, Russia's military drone Okhotnik is seen taking off at an unidentified location in Russia. The ministry said the drone, which has stealth capabilities and is equipped with advanced reconnaissance equipment, made its maiden flight Saturday. | (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

In what is likely an attempt to impress with its military’s capabilities, Russia has debuted its first large drone, called “the hunter.”

Russia’s Defense Ministry says the unmanned stealth drone has a 3,100-mile range, according to Vice News. U.S. military experts are generally skeptical of Kremlin claims about the capabilities of its new technology.

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