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Motley Fool: Northrop's New Combat Drone Could Outclass Boeing F/A-18, Lockheed F-35
In at least one respect, Northrop Grumman appears to have the edge.
Northrop Grumman's TERN drone for the Navy could be an even bigger deal than we initially thought.
One year ago, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) tapped Northrop Grumman to build it a TERN prototype, capable of launching from and landing on small naval warships. Just six months later, before TERN had even conducted its first test flight, DARPA decided it liked the new drone so much that it "doubled down" and ordered Northrop to go ahead and build it a second test vehicle.
Already, we're beginning to see why.
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WNU Editor: Darpa is investing big in this drone .... they clearly like what they see.
The military technology will always be science fiction for me :) Luckily, after the military is done with using it, they pass it on for civilian use. But, in the last few years, civilian drones have evolved in a way no one expected! And that is great news for drone lovers. The models keep getting better and smarter, and the features they offer are amazing! You can check out the reviews of some of the latest models, in an article I foun on the web. Here it is: http://mydronelab.com/buyers-guide/new-drones.html
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