General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced on Monday the sale of three MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones to Poland. The agreement also includes two Certifiable Ground Control Stations and a three-year SkyGuardian Global Support Solutions package. The MQ-9B model is widely utilized by military forces such as the U.S. Navy and the Royal Air Force, reflecting its global operational significance.
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