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New competitive tender for UAV aircraft by US Navy (VIDEO)

Washington DC, USA - Three competitors have been selected for the contest

US Navy wants to replace its Boeing/Insitu "Scan Eagle" to operate air reconnaissance not only for Navy, but also for the US Marine Corps. About it, Navy launched a competitive tender for 874 million dollars which will supply of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at remote control) both of the military forces starting on 2017. The industries selected by Navy seems to be three: AAI Corporation (currently...

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Rome, Italy, 03/01/2012 13:12
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