Britain proposes expanding its army drone contract: under a transparency notice reported 26 October, the defence ministry proposes to raise the weight ceiling of its mini-drone contract with from 20 to 50 kilograms and formally cover flights beyond the operator's line of sight, without a new competition. If confirmed, that lets the army field heavier sensors and longer-endurance drones under the existing framework.
Source: ukdefencejournal.org.uk
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A transparency-notice proposal without a new competition, not a confirmed contract change.