18 juillet 2023 | International, Aérospatial

Teledyne FLIR Defense Awarded Contract to Supply 1,000 More Black Hornet Nano-Drones to Ukraine

The Norwegian MOD will procure an additional 1,000 Black Hornet UAS, as well as spare parts, maintenance, and training for Ukrainian operators and instructors

https://www.epicos.com/article/768297/teledyne-flir-defense-awarded-contract-supply-1000-more-black-hornet-nano-drones

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