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The operation employement of Predator in the Italian Air Force (2): its components

Rome, Italy - Used also for activities not typically military

In the last few decades, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) have played a more and more important role and their use has increased substantially in the conflict areas where military contingents are deployed. In 2001, Italy has been the first European Country to provide its Air Forces with a UAS: Predator A. This system was assigned to 28th Group of 32th Wing of Amendola (Puglia Region). The Predator...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1095205
Rome, Italy, 10/10/2008 12:32
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