UK selects Tekever AR5 surveillance drones to succeed Watchkeeper
The acquisition is slated to see up to 24 aircraft delivered to the British Army by 2029.
The acquisition is slated to see up to 24 aircraft delivered to the British Army by 2029.
Lt. Gen. Robert Magowan did not elaborate further on the replacement effort but did note that the Watchkeeper retirement will allow the MoD to still save "quite a lot of money" that would otherwise go toward support costs for the aircraft.