UAVs Go Mainstream
The U.S. and Israel pioneered UAV use and remain at the forefront today, while Europe is just starting to turn research in the actual products.
Northrop Grumman has sold its MQ-4C Triton to the U.S. Navy and Australia, and is hopeful of gaining other export orders for the maritime patroller.
Northrop Grumman has sold its MQ-4C Triton to the U.S. Navy and Australia, and is hopeful of gaining other export orders for the maritime patroller.

Call it a UAV (unmanned air vehicle) or an RPA (remotely piloted aircraft), the unmanned aircraft has become an integral part of the operations of many air forces, navies and armies around the world. Despite the issues associated with integrating UAV operations into non-segregated airspace, the unmanned aircraft has become a vital tool for performing “dull, dirty and dangerous” missions such as persistent ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance).

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