scalable
adjective
scal·able
ˈskā-lə-bəl 
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or upgraded on demand
a scalable computer network
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The Kremlin has since received thousands of the drones and begun producing them based on Iranian designs, highlighting their reproducible and scalable design.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead of relying only on high-value aircraft and expensive cruise missiles, commanders are now adding scalable drones that can loiter for hours and strike when the moment is right.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
In October 2023, the company unveiled Helix, calling it the first scalable aircraft of its kind.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
As the company matured, building scalable infrastructure became essential.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead of relying only on high-value aircraft and expensive cruise missiles, commanders are now adding scalable drones that can loiter for hours and strike when the moment is right.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
In October 2023, the company unveiled Helix, calling it the first scalable aircraft of its kind.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
As the company matured, building scalable infrastructure became essential.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
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scalable
adjective
scal·able
ˈskā-lə-bəl
1
: capable of being scaled
2
: capable of being easily expanded or improved on demand
a scalable computer network
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