Three F/A-18 Super Hornets were used to release the Perdix drones, which have a wingspan of 12in (30cm), operate autonomously and share a distributed brain.
A military analyst said the devices, able to dodge air defence systems, were likely to be used for surveillance.
Video footage of the test was published online by the Department of Defense.
"Perdix are not pre-programmed synchronised individuals, they are a collective organism, sharing one distributed brain for decision-making and adapting to each other like swarms in nature," said William Roper, director of the Strategic Capabilities Office.
"Because every Perdix communicates and collaborates with every other Perdix, the swarm has no leader and can gracefully adapt to drones entering or exiting the team."
The drones were originally designed by engineering students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and were first modified for military testing in 2013, according to the BBC.
In May, the US Navy tested a system that could launch drones into the sky for rapid deployment.
Late last year, the Chinese also demonstrated a swarm of larger, fixed-wing drones, made by DJI.
The writer is a member of the staff.
KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on January 28, 2023 (Saturday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 263.9 | 266.15 |
Euro | EUR | 275.75 | 278.5 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 313 | 316 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 69.75 | 70.45 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 67.25 | 67.9 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 178.5 | 180.9 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 644.19 | 652.19 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 187.5 | 189.70 |
China Yuan | CNY | 35.71 | 36.11 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 35.38 | 35.78 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 30.94 | 31.29 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 2.97 | 3.08 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 793.10 | 802.15 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 57.02 | 57.62 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 156.69 | 158.69 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 24.46 | 24.76 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 629.39 | 637.39 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 66.54 | 67.24 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 184.38 | 186.38 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.31 | 23.81 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 263.01 | 265.51 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.38 | 7.53 |
KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs209,600 on Saturday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs174,990.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs157,300 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 178,500.
Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Karachi | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Islamabad | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Peshawar | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Quetta | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Sialkot | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Attock | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Gujranwala | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Jehlum | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Multan | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Gujrat | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Nawabshah | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Chakwal | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Hyderabad | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Nowshehra | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Sargodha | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Faisalabad | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
Mirpur | PKR 209,600 | PKR 2,220 |
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