Germany orders 8 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones to boost P-8A missions
Berlin said the new fleet and ground control stations will be operated by Naval Air Wing 3 "Graf Zeppelin" at Nordholz naval station in Saxony.
Berlin said the new fleet and ground control stations will be operated by Naval Air Wing 3 "Graf Zeppelin" at Nordholz naval station in Saxony.
“We have been in discussions with the government of Saudi Arabia and the White House for quite some time about a package that could include as many as 200 General Atomics aircraft,” a company spokesperson said.
If completed, the sale would mark the first MQ-9 sale to the Middle East for contractor General Atomics.
“Norway is considering several types of drones, and it is too early to comment further on the type, number, or specific requirements for the acquisition beyond what is outlined in the adopted long-term plan,” a Norwegian official told Breaking Defense, though one US executive expects a decision within months.
The Biden administration reportedly pushed New Delhi to approve the deal on its end ahead of a state visit by Indian leader Narendra Modi in June.
“For the purpose of the test, direct line of sight was used, but in some future world operators would fly this just like a MQ-9 flies today, over satellite and remotely,” GA-ASI's C. Mark Brinkley told Breaking Defense.