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February 16, 2022 | Local, Aerospace

Ottawa launches long awaited competition for armed military drones - Wings Magazine

OTTAWA — The federal government has officially launched a competition for the purchase of armed drones after nearly two decades of delays and discussion

https://www.wingsmagazine.com/ottawa-launches-long-awaited-competition-for-armed-military-drones

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