29 octobre 2021 | International, Aérospatial

What will replace the Army's Shadow UAS?

The Army is on a mission to replace its aging Shadow Unmanned Aerial System, but with what? Jen Judson rounds up the competitors.

https://www.defensenews.com/video/2021/10/25/what-will-replace-the-armys-shadow-uas/

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