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Navy Initiates Larger, More Capable Version Of Fire Scout

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

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The Navy has begun work on the next version of Fire Scout, the MQ-8C, based on a larger airframe and intended to fly and remain on station longer for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions than the preceding unmanned helicopters. The Navy awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] a $262.3-million contract recently for the development, manufacturing and testing of two of the drone aircraft, and for the production of six air vehicles. A second contract is expected to be issued this year for…

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