It was reported that Egypt has almost completed the manufacture of another 12 Chinese ASN-209 UAVs. This is the second batch of aircraft, the first batch was for six aircraft.
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USMC getting Switchblade UAV
The U.S. Marine Corps is preparing to procure the Switchblade UAV in order to give its troops the ability to quickly strike soft targets.
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Chinese frigate operating unmanned helicopters
The JMSDF has released pictures showing three unmanned helicopters on the flight deck of a Chinese frigate that was transitioning the strait of Osumi with other warships.
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Singapore unveils its ScanEagle UAV on board Victory-class missile corvette
Singapore has joined other navies in operating the ScanEagle UAV on board its warships. Minister for Defense Dr Ng Eng Hen officially unveil the new equipment on board the RSN’s Victory-class missile corvette during a visit on May. 15.
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KAI to battle KAL for South Korea UAV contract
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration will choose between Korean Air (KAL) and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for a contract to build UAVs for the military.
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