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July 23, 2021 | International, Aerospace

Britain inks $268m deal for 13 more Protector drone aircraft

Britain has invested $268 million for an additional 13 Protector drone aircraft, Defense Minister Jeremy Queen announced Thursday during a visit to GKN Aerospace.

https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2021/07/22/britain-protector-aircraft-deal/2811626972446/

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