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January 22, 1986
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Israeli technicians spent two weeks in an isolated desert area demonstrating to American experts the capabilities of the Israel-made drone–pilotless light aircraft used for reconnaissance purposes. Those demonstrations resulted in a major contract from the U.S. Navy, according to an article in Bamahane, the Israel Defense Force monthly magazine. The Israel-made drone fulfilled the American requirements with respect to maximum cruising range and altitude, ability to spot hidden targets, take-off and landing on short (70-meter) runways, and maintenance needs.

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