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Special: Predator aircraft program at a turning point (1)

Rome, Italy - The need to use UAV has a very important role in every Air Force

The need for an effective and modern component of remote-controlled drones, called UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones) capable of providing surveillance and reconnaissance activities on large areas or specific locations, has now taken a crucial role in any Air Force. A first experience in this sector was acquired by Italian Air Force (AMI) in 2001 when it launched A Predator programme, based...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1131913
Rome, Italy, 07/13/2011 11:58
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