"Loyal" basically means "remote controlled" in this context. There's basic autonomy for enabling flight, takeoff and landing, but AFAIK the rest is controlled from the cockpit of a networked aircraft. A slight force multiplier for fighter jets, but potentially game-changing if you need to escort an AWACS or troop transport on the cheap.
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[ 3.7 ms ] story [ 18.6 ms ] threadThe inclusion of "loyal" makes me wonder if they had a run in with some "disloyal" drones?
Of course, that's not to say we haven't seen drones decide they want to switch sides during combat before: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/why-russia-shot-down-s-70-...