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ScanEagle Provides Support To Operation Unified Protector

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Monday, October 10th, 2011

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The ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system supported U.S. and NATO forces in their mission to protect civilians and reduce the flow of arms to Libya, prime contractor Insitu, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing [BA], said recently. Operating from the USS Mahan (DDG-72), ScanEagle provided intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support during a 72-hour counterterrorism surge, the company added. "What happened over that period of time, no one expected," said ScanEagle Detachment Officer-in-Charge Lt. Nick Townsend. "After the dust settled, ScanEagle was…

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