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Royal Canadian Navy completes first flight of CU179 Peregrine unmanned helicopter

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The Royal Canadian Navy has completed the first flight of its CU179 Peregrine unmanned helicopter drone, advancing a platform intended for maritime surveillance and rescue missions. The milestone marks an operational step in integrating uncrewed rotary-wing capability into naval aviation activities.

Discovered 2026-09-29T05:20:59.249865-07:00 | 2026-09-29T05:20:59.249865-07:00

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  • The first flight advances the Royal Canadian Navy’s adoption of uncrewed rotary-wing aircraft for maritime surveillance.
  • The CU179 Peregrine is also intended for rescue missions, extending potential naval aviation support beyond traditional crewed helicopters.
  • The milestone provides a concrete development marker for Canada’s maritime drone capability; no related previous clusters were provided for additional context.

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