From DoD Buzz:The Predator, the General Atomics unmanned aerial vehicle pulling surveillance and combat duties over Iraq and Afghanistan, was a no-show at the Paris Air Show this week. Not even a mock-up of the spy-cum-killer drone to be seen among the displays of aircraft.
In contrast, a Global Hawk display was set up by the Northrop Grumman building at the show and company officials made pitch after pitch on the drone’s capabilities.
But other UAVs – including an incredibly short helicopter that can fly with or without a pilot — were on display, further evidence of the emerging role of drones in war and security.
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My Comment: I am sure that many would have loved to have seen a Reaper MQ-9 up close ... but alas, it was not meant to be.