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Old 3rd Sep 2020, 16:36
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Originally Posted by Bob Viking
A quick question from a slightly tipsy BV if I may?

Why does counter drone technology need to be on a fast jet? I’ll admit I haven’t fully absorbed the thrust of the article but don’t we have other platforms that might be better placed to take on the counter drone role?

BV
I think It is a badly drafted press release. The first part refers to AESA upgrade to the Typhoon and the second part refers to the counter drone technology, which is a ground-based system.
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