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February 21, 2023 | International, Aerospace

General Atomics, UAE advance talks over MQ-9B drones

The company is pushing a new interface for satellite connectivity aboard its drones.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/global/mideast-africa/2023/02/21/general-atomics-uae-advance-talks-over-mq-9b-drones/

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