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Germany will continue operations with Israeli drone-aircraft until 2014

Berlin, Germany - "An essential component of the regional reconnaissance architecture"

Today July 16, 2012, international press agencies reported that Germany will continue its operations in Afghanistan with Israeli-built Heron-1 drone-aircraft. These UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) will continue operations under a two-year contract extension worth around €75 million (USD 91 million). "The order includes the continuation of flight operations, as well as the training of additional o...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1143449
Rome, Italy, 07/16/2012 20:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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