First Global Hawk built for U.S. Navy takes first flight
GLOBAL HAWK FLIGHT: The first Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle built for the U.S. Navy flew for the first time Oct. 6, according to a source at prime contractor Northrop Grumman. The RQ-4A Global Hawk, which was assembled in Palmdale, Calif., took off from there about 4 p.m. ET and was expected...
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