BAE Systems Designs Fighter Drone That Can Take Off Vertically February 28, 2023 The new system, which has a range of nearly 500 miles with a 350-pound payload, is the latest bet on autonomous warfare as countries seek to upgrade their militaries. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bae-systems-designs-fighter-drone-that-can-take-off-vertically-14806cf4?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f