The Spanish defense industry has set aside €25 million ($27 million) to buy four MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicles, together with two ground stations.
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Science panel recommends arming MQ-9, RQ-4 with air-to-air weapons
The U.S. Air Force’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) has made several recommendations to ensure that the flying branch’s MQ-9 and RQ-4 can better survive in contested airspace.
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China places restriction on drone exports
From Aug. 15, Chinese drone manufacturers who wish to export their products overseas will have to obtain export license from the Ministry of Commerce.
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Israeli Air Force joins the 3D printer revolution
The Israeli Air Force has been secretly testing out a 3D printer to manufacture parts for its Eitan UAV.
By SSGT REYNALDO RAMON, USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Indian company says it never sold Phantom 3 to military
The owner of Ascom System Pvt Ltd has denied claims that a Phantom 3 quadrocopter was sold to the Indian military, the drone was later shot down over Pakistan.
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