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General Aviation Discussion => Aviation News => Topic started by: casper on November 16, 2006, 11:00:36 AM

Title: Australia signs $12.7 million Scan Eagle UAV lease deal
Post by: casper on November 16, 2006, 11:00:36 AM
The Australian Army has signed a $12.718 million contract with Boeing Australia to supply Boeing-Insitu Scan Eagle unmanned air vehicle services for a six month period.



Newly released Australian government purchasing records show the lease runs until 30 June 2007. The Australian Department of Defence is planning to announce the deal later this month with this expected to detail the number of systems involved and usage plans.



 More Info  (http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2006/11/15/210604/australia-signs-12.7-million-scan-eagle-uav-lease-deal.html)