February 5, 2015
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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