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U.S. Navy’s Fire Scout Grounding Highlights UAS Losses

The U.S. Navy has grounded its fleet of Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopters following two recent incidents. (Photo: Department of Defense)

April 13, 2012

The U.S. Navy grounded its fleet of 14 Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopters following the recent crash of an aircraft in Afghanistan and a ditching at sea. The Naval Air Systems Command (Navair) said it is reviewing Fire Scout system performance and operational procedures.

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