U.S. allies order Raven unmanned aerial vehicles

A U.S. Army soldier launches a RQ-11B Raven. Photo: SPC. Joshua E. Powell, U.S. Army.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 By Richard Tomkins (UPI)

AeroVironment is to supply RQ-11B Raven unmanned aerial vehicles to seven U.S. allies.

AeroVironment Inc., a manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, is supplying its hand-launched RQ-11B Raven system to seven allied countries. The countries, which were not identified, are obtaining the Raven -- together with spare parts and contractor logistics services -- through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program.

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