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2008-08-07 Science & Technology

Pentagon mounts 2.2 billion-dollar push for war zone surveillance

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2008-08-07 15:10|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Interesting that the quickest choice the the C-12 variant. Off the shelf vs. long time R & D. Developed several years ago by the Army after becoming frustrated with the level of non-support from the USAF. Also intersting in that there is no loud whining from the AF; perhaps they got the message after Gates 'designated for assignement' the top 2 guys a while back (love the way baseball says 'you're fired')

Posted by USN, Ret. 2008-08-07 15:20|| 2008-08-07 15:20|| Front Page Top

#2 Aren't the Iraqi's getting the same or similar aircraft. Strap on a couple of Hellfires and you're good to go.

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2008-08-07 16:02|| 2008-08-07 16:02|| Front Page Top

#3 It's called 'persistent surveillance' and is paying huge dividends. This is very good news.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-08-07 19:36|| 2008-08-07 19:36|| Front Page Top

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