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Skyeton: Strategic Assessment of a Long-Endurance UAS Manufacturer

Technological Sovereignty, NATO Interoperability, and Dual-Use Potential of the Raybird Platform within the European Defence Innovation Landscape

Feb 02, 2026
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Skyeton is an emerging aerospace firm specializing in high-endurance unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The company’s Raybird drones can stay aloft for over 28 hours and cover ranges up to 2,500 km[1], enabling persistent observation of wide areas. Founded in Ukraine (headquartered …

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