The US-designed MQ-9B, seen here in the latest SkyGuardian/Protector variant, has achieved significant sales success in Europe

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: GA-ASI MQ-9 Predator-B / Reaper / Altair / Mariner - СШАUSA - 2001

The UK’s decision to opt for the SkyGuardian platform will see it acquire a civil airspace-capable MALE UAV ahead of its mainland Europe counterparts

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: GA-ASI MQ-9 Predator-B / Reaper / Altair / Mariner - СШАUSA - 2001

The unveiling of Eurodrone platform in 2018 was accompanied by much fanfare, although development is already staring to slip

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus MALE RPAS - InternationalInternational - 2018

The four partner nations have approved the development of the Eurodrone through their respective parliaments

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus MALE RPAS - InternationalInternational - 2018

Airbus executive vice president of military aircraft Jean-Brice Dumont and Leonardo’s director general Lucio Valerio Cioffi at the recent contract signature for the Eurodrone programme

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus MALE RPAS - InternationalInternational - 2018

The Eurodrone will not be armed, instead being used purely for ISR missions

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus MALE RPAS - InternationalInternational - 2018