General Atomics has proposed two solutions to boost the endurance of the MQ-9 Predator B. One method requires the installation of two fuel tanks and a redesigned undercarriage.
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Month: April 2012
MC-12W has new communications electronic attack capability
Over the skies of Afghanistan, MC-12Ws are jamming cell phones and radios and intercepting transmissions, without knocking out communications for an entire village.
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U.S. State and Defense Departments: China is stealing U.S. military and civilian space technology
According to a report from the U.S. State and Defense Departments, China is stealing U.S. military and civilian space technology in an effort to disrupt U.S. military access to intelligence, navigation and communications via satellites.
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Dutch F-16s dropped bombs to support American troops in Afghanistan
Two Dutch F-16s dropped several bombs to aid American troops that came under fire in Afghanistan last Friday.
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U.S. Air Force places $2.4 million order for AeroVironment Puma AE
The U.S. Air Force has placed a $2.4 million order for AeroVironment Puma AE mini-UAV and delivery is scheduled within two weeks.
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