In 2018, US President Donald Trump’s administration rolled out a long-awaited overhaul of US arms export policy aimed at expanding sales to allies. Photo: TNS
In 2018, US President Donald Trump’s administration rolled out a long-awaited overhaul of US arms export policy aimed at expanding sales to allies. Photo: TNS
South China Sea
Asia /  Southeast Asia

US will sell 34 surveillance drones to allies in South China Sea region to keep closer eye on Beijing’s activities

  • ScanEagle drones, made by Boeing, will be sold to governments of Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam for a total of US$47 million
  • The drones would afford greater intelligence gathering capabilities potentially curbing Chinese activity in the region

Reuters
Reuters

Updated: 8:49am, 4 Jun, 2019

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In 2018, US President Donald Trump’s administration rolled out a long-awaited overhaul of US arms export policy aimed at expanding sales to allies. Photo: TNS
In 2018, US President Donald Trump’s administration rolled out a long-awaited overhaul of US arms export policy aimed at expanding sales to allies. Photo: TNS
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