The X-61A Gremlin during a flight test at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah in November.

International Air Response C-130A Hercules N120TG attempts to recover a Gremlins during a test at the Dugway Proving Ground in Utah

Looking into the future - being head-on with X-61A Gremlins could become commonplace in combat scenarios.

Swarms of X-61A Gremlins deploying from a pair of C-130J Super Hercules.

Gremlins being deployed from the rear cargo door of a C-130J Super Hercules.

Dynetics' X-61A Gremlins are projected to link up with manned aircraft in large swarming formations in the combat zone.