27 juillet 2021 | International, Aérospatial

AeroVironment receives $15.9 million US Air Force UAS order

Puma 3 AE and Raven tactical unmanned aircraft system (UAS) orders include spares.

https://www.aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com/article/aerovironment-receives-16million-us-air-force-uas-order/

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