U.S. startup REGENT recently announced that its autonomous hydrofoil wing-in-ground-effect unmanned glider, the 'Squire,' developed specifically for defense missions, has successfully completed ground-effect flight testing. This flight demonstration represents the latest achievement in REGENT's ongoing test activities for the 'Squire' model and marks the successful test flight of the first U.S. defense-specific hydrofoil wing-in-ground-effect craft/glider. REGENT is accelerating the development of the 'Squire' model and other defense-specific hydrofoil wing-in-ground-effect gliders to support the United States and its allies in addressing growing regional threats by providing modernized maritime operational capabilities. According to REGENT, the 'Squire' has a hull length of approximately 4 meters, a height of about 1.7 meters, and a wingspan of around 5.5 meters. It can reach a maximum speed of 70 knots (approximately 81 miles per hour), with a planned operational radius exceeding 100 nautical miles and a payload capacity of 50 pounds (approximately 22.7 kilograms). The aircraft is capable of performing critical defense missions such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), customized logistics, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare. Its hydrofoil and ground-effect design reduce drag, enabling it to travel faster and more efficiently than traditional vessels. Additionally, the 'Squire' does not require a runway and can swiftly traverse vast expanses of water while maintaining a sufficiently low flight altitude, making it more difficult to detect by radar. Currently, REGENT has secured commercial orders worth over $10 billion from global airlines and ferry operators and has signed a $15 million contract with the U.S. Marine Corps.