The U.S. Air Force has figured out that it needs $2 billion to upgrade its fleet of RQ-4 Global Hawks before the unmanned aircraft can replace the U-2.
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Category: UAV
RoKAF Peace Eye had detected North Korean drone
Korea Times reported that South Korea’s Peace Eye AEW&C had actually picked up North Korean drones being sent into its space in March and April.
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USAF general confirms existence of RQ-180
Lt. Gen. Bob Otto, deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance for the U.S. Air Force, has confirmed the RQ-180 exists.
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USMC officer cadets will learn to operate Raven
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.
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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