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Defense-backed drone and robotics competition held in North Dakota

Industrial drones and robots are competing in North Dakota under a U.S. Department of Defense program.

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The event reflects expanding military interest in autonomous systems, with implications for future defense capabilities.

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  1. Industry drones and robots battle it out in North Dakota under Department of Defense ↗nypost.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC

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