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September 18, 2024 | International, Aerospace

US special ops cuts armed overwatch buy, still needs to justify need

U.S. Special Operations Command cut down its desired purchase of the Sky Warden, but officials still need to justify the need, says a government watchdog.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2024/09/18/us-special-ops-cuts-armed-overwatch-buy-still-needs-to-justify-need/

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