Germany mulls purchasing armed Heron TP

Germany is examining the procurement of the armed Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicle, Der Spiegel reports.

Lt. Gen. Karl Muellner, chief of staff of Luftwaffe, visited Israel recently to attend a presentation on the Heron TP.

Although the U.S. Predator drone is also being evaluated, the Heron TP is favored as the Israelis will allow modifications to be made.

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