US Army begins MQ-8C Fire Scout flight tests after Navy asset transfer
Source: Army Technology
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Report Content
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
Subcategory
Drone/UAV
SALUTE Report
Size
four MQ-8C Fire Scout uncrewed helicopters
Activity
flight testing
Location
United States
Unit
US Army
Time
recently
Equipment
MQ-8C Fire Scout
Summary
The US Army has commenced flight testing of four MQ-8C Fire Scout uncrewed helicopters recently transferred from a US Navy divestment program, resulting in savings of over $70 million in procurement costs.
Key Facts
- US Army has begun flight testing MQ-8C Fire Scout helicopters.
- Four helicopters were transferred from a US Navy divestment programme.
- The transfer saved more than $70 million in procurement costs.