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Pak version of drones 'whirrs' into production
Amid calls for the US to provide the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, Pakistan launched on Thursday the production of its own version of drones at its leading aeronautical factory in Kamra. The rollout of Pakistan's first UAV -- called Falco and being be co-produced in collaboration with an Italian company -- at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is scheduled for the near future. "Falco is an advanced, tactical UAV designed by Selex Galileo Italy ... it would address current and future surveillance and reconnaissance needs of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)," said a PAF spokesman. A simple ceremony was held at the complex on Thursday to launch the production. Posted by: Fred 2009-08-21 |
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