From Oreshnik to Stratosphere: Russia’s weapon stuns NATO, 'Predator' to fly beyond Arrow & Patriot?

Russia has unveiled its new ‘Predator’ stratospheric unmanned platform, a high-altitude, long-endurance drone capable of near-space missions, satellite-like surveillance and heavy payload operations. Developed by Geron, the AI-enabled UAV features monowing stealth design, vertical takeoff and a 12,000-km range, signaling a major leap in Moscow’s aerial warfare and reconnaissance capabilities amid escalating tensions with NATO.