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Thursday, August 22, 2013

U.K. Examines Continuing Role for Sentinel Planes

Sentinel R1The U.K. is examining whether to extend use of its Sentinel reconnaissance planes after successful deployments in combat zones, even though the aircraft was due for withdrawal after troops pull out of Afghanistan.

The Royal Air Force has operated the Raytheon Co.-built Sentinel R1 in conflicts from Afghanistan to Libya and Mali, where the modified Bombardier business jet was used to support French operations against insurgents this year.

The usefulness of the five-jet fleet has caused military planners to look for ways to keep in service the aircraft, which are equipped with radar that can track individuals on the ground and help find improvised explosive devices.

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