Boeing has shared details of its CxR unmanned tiltrotor concept, a modular drone designed to complement the US Army’s Apache and Chinook helicopters.
The CxR (Collaborative Transformational Rotorcraft) is a new class of unmanned tiltrotor aircraft, designed to operate alongside crewed platforms in attack, reconnaissance, and logistics roles.
Boeing engineers described the aircraft as a high-speed, unmanned tiltrotor able to perform reconnaissance, strike, and transport missions.
The concept was first revealed ahead of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Author's summary: Boeing introduces CxR drone concept.