US Coast Guard buys its first four big MQ-9B drones
The Coast Guard ordered four MQ-9B long-range drones from General Atomics for about $248 million, including ground stations and support gear.
$248Mfor four drones and support gear
The Coast Guard ordered four MQ-9B long-range drones from General Atomics for about $248 million, including ground stations and support gear.
Why it matters
Long-range drones are spreading into sea patrol, drug-busting and rescue work.
What we don't know yet
This is a short desk note. The full story, with its open questions, is written as the news develops.
Note this down
Watch for a delivery date and whether more are ordered.
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