An MQ-8B Fire Scout operates in the Atlantic Ocean with the frigate McInerney in 2009. The U.S. Navy grounded its fleet of the UAVs April 10 after two unrelated mishaps. (MC2 Alan Gragg / Navy)
U.S. Navy Grounds Unmanned Helicopters After Incidents -- Defense News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy said April 10 it grounded its fleet of unmanned MQ-8B Fire Scout helicopters after what it termed “two unrelated operational mishaps” with the aircraft.
“In light of the recent mishaps, the Navy has temporarily suspended Fire Scout flight operations for 14 air vehicles in inventory while system performance and operational procedures are reviewed,” a statement said.
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