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November 10, 2011

Navy To Arm NGC-Built Fire Scout Unmanned Helicopter

Will Allow Independent Engagement Of 'Hostile Targets'

A program to outfit the U.S. Navy's MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter with a weapons system is being undertaken by Northrop Grumman. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System laser-guided 70mm rocket, in production for the Navy since 2010, will allow ship commanders to identify and engage hostile targets without calling in other aircraft for support.

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