Northrop hybrid-electric XRQ-73 uncrewed aircraft begins flight tests for DARPA SHEPARD

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  • Northrop Grumman started flight testing DARPA XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base on May 6, 2026.
  • Program targets series hybrid-electric propulsion for lightweight autonomous aircraft, positioning platform as testbed for next-generation propulsion development.
  • Hybrid-electric system aims to improve fuel efficiency, cut emissions, boost operational flexibility, supporting new mission profiles for uncrewed aircraft.


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