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January 30, 2023 | International, Aerospace

Flying NATO RQ-4D Phoenix remotely piloted aircraft

With a decision pending on the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System project, a Canadian team is flying NATO remotely piloted missions across the Atlantic.

https://skiesmag.com/features/flying-nato-rq-4d-phoenix-remotely-piloted-aircraft/

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