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Aviation Week & Space Technology 2005-04-11

VOL. 162 NO. 15 April 11, 2005

World News & Analysis

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France Eyes Competition for Ship-Based Unmanned Aircraft

Apr 11, 2005
The French defense ministry is in the early stages of defining an unmanned aircraft project for the navy and army that could spark a fierce competition between rival drone makers. The French military procurement agency (DGA) is expected to issue a request for proposals this month for a vertical takeoff/landing UAV system (VTUAV). It follows a preliminary round of information requests last year intended to eliminate "noncredible" candidates.