The Swiss Air Force will evaluate the Heron 1 and Hermes 900 over Swiss airspace in September and October.
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Category: UAV
Luftwaffe chief calls for the purchase of armed drones
Head of the German Air Force, Lt. Gen. Karl Muellner, said Berlin should purchase armed drones despite objections over ethical issues.
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China to build 11 UAV bases for coastal surveillance
An official with China’s State Oceanic Administration says China will construct 11 UAV bases and the unmanned aircraft will be used to survey its coastline.
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Global Hawks flies in formation for KQ-X program
Two Global Hawks have flown in formation as a precursor to actual aerial refueling between the two aircraft.
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Cuba interested in Belarusian UAV
The CEO of Minsk Aircraft Repair Plant says Cuba is interested in buying his company’s Sterkh-BM UAV and set up a local production line.
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