U.S. Navy Declares Fire Scout IOC

Credit: Fire Scout: U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy has declared the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter ready for war. Declaring initial operational capability (IOC) allows sailors to use the maritime rotorcraft in fleet operations and training. “This milestone is a culmination of several years of hard work and...

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