Agency Uses Drones to Track Down Cartels and Drug Labs in Mexico
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been flying unarmed MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico to locate cartel operations and fentanyl labs, according to a senior U.S. official. The program, which has spanned multiple administrations, is conducted in coordination with the Mexican government.
Teledyne FLIR’s Next-Gen Nano-Drone Best Of Dozens Competing
Teledyne FLIR Defense announced that its Black Hornet 4 nano-drone was selected as a winner of the Blue UAS Refresh Challenge hosted by the Defense Innovation Unit of the Department of Defense. The Black Hornet 4 is a next-generation lightweight nano-drone weighing just 70 grams.
The Italian Ministry of Defense announced the acquisition of new Leonardo AW249 attack helicopters, with a confirmed order for 17 units and plans to purchase up to 48 of the next-gen combat helicopters in an effort to modernize its armed forces and is part of the renewal program for the army’s aging helicopters.
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