Elbit Systems Proposes Watchkeeper X for UK's Project Corvus Long-Range Drone
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Elbit Systems's U-TacS is set to propose the Watchkeeper X variant for the UK's Project Corvus, which seeks a long-range reconnaissance drone.
This initiative is significant as it aims to enhance the UK's surveillance capabilities in various operational environments.
Stakeholders should monitor the development of this proposal and its implications for future defense contracts and drone technology advancements.
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FIA 2026: Elbit will pitch Watchkeeper X for CORVUS
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