U.S. State Dept. Oks Sale Of 26 Predator B Drones To Support British Forces

The U.S. State Dept. has approved the potential sale of Predator unmanned aerial aircraft to the United Kingdom, reports the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

The proposed US$1 billion deal covers 16 Certifiable Predator B UAVs with an option for an additional 10, as well as up to 12 ground stations and related equipment and training, said a DSCA release on Wednesday.

The deal would improve the U.K.'s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, said...