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Tuesday, June 02, 2009

RAF to return MQ-9s to USAF, cancels E-3D upgrades
The British Ministry of Defense has decided to cancel three of its new Nimrod MRA4 surveillance aircraft and return its MQ-9s to the United States.

The moves are part of a plan to help save £1.5 billion for the treasury.

Project Eagle, an upgrade to the RAF's E-3D AWACS will be delayed as well.

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