U.S. Marines undergoing The Basic School (TBS) officer course later this year will learn to operate the RQ-11B Raven as part of the curriculum.
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U.S. lawmakers unhappy with UCLASS draft specifications
U.S. lawmakers want the Pentagon to explain why the draft requirements for the Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) program calls for only reconnaissance capabilities with limited air-to-ground role.
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U.S. Navy plans to deploy MQ-4C in Okinawa in 2017
The U.S. Navy plans to introduce its MQ-4C unmanned aircraft in Okinawa from 2017.
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Switzerland selects Hermes 900
Switzerland has selected Elbit Systems’ Hermes 900 UAV as its next unmanned surveillance platform.
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RQ-4s to remain in Japan till October
Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, commander of U.S. Forces Japan, confirmed that two RQ-4s currently deployed to Japan will remain there till October when the typhoon season in Guam is over.