Northrop points to slow but steady progress in foreign drone sales

International allies want drones. So why is it harder for U.S. companies to sell them ours than, say, a fighter jet?

All foreign military are lengthy propositions — often requiring years of negotiations between the Pentagon and the foreign country and the manufacturer. But drones have an added complication to contend with: According to export restrictions, they’re a little too perfect for delivering nuclear weapons.

At least, that’s the rationale behind the Missile Technology Control Regime,…

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