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At sea or over land, MQ-9B Airborne Early Warning & Control will transform airborne early warning access for MQ-9B customers worldwide. AEW for #MQ9B will augment existing #AEWC fleets by extending their effective ranges and give forces without legacy platforms a powerful and affordable means to counter threats –...

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