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Italian defense minister in Afghanistan: "More Predators to increase security"

Herat, Afghanistan - Ignazio La Russa visits the troops in Herat

The Italian defense minister, Ignazio La Russa, was today in Herat to visit the Italian troops deployed in Afghanistan. He announced that the number of Predator UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) will be increased to enhance soldiers' security. "I believe that this increase is good and necessary -the minister said- It might be of at least one unit". La Russa also suggested a higher number of helicopters...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1107409
Rome, Italy, 07/21/2009 09:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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