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AEVEX’s Specter is a jet-powered, one-way attack drone pitched for low-cost, multi-mission use

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AEVEX says its turbojet-powered Specter is designed for single-use attack missions but can also carry cameras, jamming equipment and other payloads. The platform’s proposed non-kinetic roles broaden its potential mission set, as militaries and governments focus on one-way attack drones and other small uncrewed systems.

Discovered 2026-10-13T00:04:37.622083-07:00 | 2026-10-13T00:04:37.622083-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • AEVEX is pitching Specter as a low-cost, expendable jet-powered system with both kinetic and non-kinetic payload options, including cameras and jamming gear.
  • Its one-way attack mission aligns with the Pentagon’s stated focus on advancing one-way attack and small drones; the article provides no pricing, performance figures or program commitments.

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2026-10-13T00:04:37.622083-07:00
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2026-10-13T15:15:32.622127-07:00
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