Posted on 08/15/2004 11:27:26 PM PDT by yonif
AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has developed the first military unmanned air vehicle in the Arab world.
A partnership between the military-owned King Abdullah I Design and Development Bureau and Jordan Aerospace Industries could result in the Hashemite kingdom becoming the UAV center for the Arab world. Industry sources and executives said Jordan has become the first country to develop, produce and market indigenous UAVs for the military and security market.
The UAVs were designed and developed by JAI. They include stand-alone and integrated tactical systems that are all in the size of mini-UAVs.
"The militaries in the countries in the region are in need of UAVs," JAI president Muayad Samaree said. "So far, we are the only ones offering indigenous systems in the Arab world."
UAVs are probably more reliable than Arab pilots (considering the amount of nepotism and other garbage that must go into the selection and training of military officers in an Arab country...)
A grenade taped to a frisbee does not count as a UAV. Nice try Jordan, now sit down and shut up.
Odd, we've been selling Unmanned Air Vehicles to kids for years. ;-)
well. hopefully they are little more than giant remote controlled aircraft. Lets hope the Arab 'world' has no clue how to effectively use them.
I've got an eye out for the helo version of the 'tiny' UAV's at the local hobby shop.
"nepotism and other garbage that must go into the selection and training of military officers in an Arab country..."
Wouldn't the same hold true for UAV operators?
At first reading this seems alarming, but don't UAV's depend on near total air superiority to be effective? Other than trying to swarm Israel's border with about a bgillion of these at one time I can't see much of a threat.
These UAVs were, no doubt, "developed" after cannibalizing a few downed Predator drones from Iraq.
Odd, we've been selling Unmanned Air Vehicles to kids for years. ;-)
im 30 and i fly Unmanned airplanes ALL the time :) i have a P-51 Mustang :)and about 5 others :)
In the unconventional, terrorist way of things, there is always a threat. These things could be used not just in a conventional war.
Looks like alot of fun doesnt it ;^)
;)
That mustang is one of the most beautiful aircraft ever designed . Albeit I want a Lancair turbine go fast for my birthday............. Great pics thanks for sharing yer hobby with us ? Looks more expensive than my gun of the month habit............:o)
Stay safe !
its a great hobby, those are NOT my airplanes, just ones i found on the net, i do have a mustang though, glow powered/gas .. i have 2 glow/gas airplanes and 3 electric ones its a great hobby and guess what... NOT one liberal at the flying field! all republicans! LOL kinda weird!
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