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Germany Purchases Four MQ-4C Triton UAS For $2.5 Billion

Germany Purchases Four MQ-4C Triton UAS For $2.5 Billion
The MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system approaches the runway at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., after completing its inaugural cross-country flight from California. The Navy will conduct Triton flight tests at Patuxent River in preparation for an operational deployment in 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler)

The State Department has approved a possible $2.5 billion deal with Germany for Northrop Grumman’s [NOC] MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of the potential foreign military sale on Wednesday.Germany has requested to purchased four MQ-4C Triton UAS, which will be modified versions of the Navy’s Triton configuration.“The proposed sale of the MQ-4C Triton will close a crucial capability gap and will enhance bilateral and NATO interoperability and will help ensure that Germany…

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