30 juillet 2024 | International, Aérospatial

UK launches global MQ-9B drone users’ club for allies

The drone program is growing rapidly, as it initially included six nations and now comprises ten.

https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2024/07/30/uk-launches-global-mq-9b-drone-users-club-for-allies/

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