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Idaho Guard Tests Black Widow Drone | Boise News
Idaho National Guard soldiers are getting a major upgrade in battlefield intel with the RQ-28B Black Widow drone, giving them live, long-range surveillance up to five miles away—cutting risk and speeding up command decisions. Beyond just seeing more, the drone lets troops mark targets, stream footage securely, and record for later review. This tech is part of the Army’s broader push toward lighter, smarter combat units under the Army Transformation Initiative, with additional drones like the Ghost-X and C100 on the horizon. It’s clear: the future of military training is being reshaped by…
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