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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Pakistan unveils its own military surveillance drones


Pakistan’s military unveiled two domestically produced drones Monday, even as the country is facing growing protests over U.S. drone strikes on Pakistani soil.

After years of preparation, the “Strategically Unmanned Aerial Vehicles” were formally announced by military chief Gen. Ashfaq Kayani. The drones, called Burraq and Shahpar, will not be armed and are to be used only for surveillance, military officials said.

The development of the drones, believed to have a range of about 75 miles, represents a significant milestone for the country’s military and scientists, Pakistani and western analysts said.

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