Thailand has apparently ordered a second batch of Aerostar UAVs from Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd.
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Category: UAV
RQ-4’s flying cost dropped more than 50%
Reuters reported that it now cost $18,900 per hour to fly the RQ-$ Global Hawk UAV compared to $40,600 in 2010.
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Falco UAV sold to an unnamed Middle Eastern country
Selex ES has sold its Falco UAV to an unnamed Middle Eastern country.
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Photo: Unknown UAV flew near Senkaku islands
An unknown UAV flew near the contested Senkaku islands today, the JSDF reported. Judging from the photo released, it appears to be a Chinese BZK-005 UAV.
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Japan has issues fielding Global Hawk
Japan will find it difficult to field the RQ-4 Global Hawk as the current aviation law restricts the flight of unmanned aircraft in Japanese airspace.
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