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The Chengdu Wing Loong Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) recently flew a formation flight demonstration for CCTV.
In another video, the chief engineer for Wing Loong, Huang Yun, told CCTV that the UAV has been upgraded with larger wings to help maintain stability during turbulence. The aircraft is now fitted with a satellite communications system as well.
India’s wheeled version of the Nishant UAV, dubbed Panchi, made its maiden flight on Dec. 24.
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The MQ-8C has completed the first ship-based flights aboard USS Jason Dunham over a period of five-days off the Virginia coast.
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Syrian state media has broadcasted a video showing an Israeli Skylark mini-UAV that the Syrians claimed to have been shot down over Quneitra. Hit the source for the video.
According to The Hindu, the Indian Navy has shown interest in acquiring six to eight MQ-4C Tritons.