Training of German Heron Turboprop (TP) medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) crews began in Israel at the end of January, the Luftwaffe said on its website. It is the first time German military personnel have been stationed in Israel, according to the Luftwaffe.
Northrop Grumman expects to deliver its first optionally manned Firebird aircraft to a US government customer before mid-2019. The company will demonstrate the aircraft in Europe and the Middle East in 2019 and in Australia in 2020.