Airbus says it will aim to have a working prototype of the MQ-72C Logistics Connector by the end of the decade as it bids for a contract with the US Marine Corps.
Funding of £300 million will go towards training personnel on the FIRCTS programmes to meet a growing demand for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) platforms.
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
Poland first issued a requirement for up to 24 helicopters and associated training systems in January 2024.
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4th January 2018
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4th January 2018
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4th January 2018
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3rd January 2018
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3rd January 2018
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3rd January 2018
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3rd January 2018
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2nd January 2018
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2nd January 2018
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2nd January 2018
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2nd January 2018
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31st December 2017
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29th December 2017
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29th December 2017
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29th December 2017
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28th December 2017
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28th December 2017
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27th December 2017
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