Canadian Land Forces Ante Up to UAS Operations in Afghanistan

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Canadian Land Forces Ante Up to UAS Operations in Afghanistan

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Canada has now officially embarked on its own mini and small UAV deployment programme. Here, Major Roger Otis, Project Director of the Canadian Land Force family of UAVs, speaks with Richard de Silva about future land requirements for Canadian forces. He describes how mini and small UAVs are the Land Forces' current mainstay. Weighing in at just under 180 lbs, they are deployed with infantry, armour and artillery units in Afghanistan. Major Otis also breaks silence on the new Maveric micro UAV. Listen to hear more about this unique vehicle.

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