uncrewed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of uncrewed
First recorded in 1950–55; un- 1 ( def. ) + crewed ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"It's likely that future X-planes will be uncrewed," says Coen, before adding the vital caveats "unless the technology we're researching relates to piloting or if crewing it is more cost-effective".
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat is an uncrewed aircraft, developed with the Royal Australian Air Force, to fly alongside crewed fighter jets carrying out electronic warfare and surveillance and to help multiply forces.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Similar to the suited "Moonikin" manikin flown aboard Orion during the uncrewed Artemis I mission, the low-fidelity simulator will send back real-time information about conditions inside the Blue Moon cabin.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
But the most eye-catching announcement is a plan to invest £5bn in a radical "drone transformation" of the armed forces, including a "hybrid fleet" of both crewed and uncrewed vessels.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
It will also channel 11 billion pounds into a mix of long-range weapons, cruise missiles and munitions production, and over 5 billion pounds on drones and uncrewed ground vehicles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
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