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F.E. Warren Considers Further Drone Buy

Frank Wolfe

Thursday, March 24th, 2022

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F.E. Warren Considers Further Drone Buy

The Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack drone.(Photo: U.S. Marine Corps)

Air Force Global Strike Command is considering a further buy of drones for F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., the headquarters of the 90th Missile Wing, per a March 24 sources sought notice. F.E. Warren is to determine whether industry is able to provide non-commercial off the shelf drones that will feature 360 degree obstacle avoidance under GPS denial conditions, 4k60P high definition resolution color and a forward looking infrared 320P thermal camera, an extended wireless range for force protection of 6…

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