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Poland leases Reaper drones from US

With a wingspan of more than 20 metres, the Reaper can stay in the air for more than 24 hours while collecting intelligence and conducting surveillance. It can also carry payload, including ammunition. Marcin Bielecki/PAP

Poland has leased MQ-9A Reaper drones from the United States to conduct surveillance of the country's eastern border, the defence minister has said.

Poland's new Bayraktar drones to be battle-ready within days - MoD

Poland's defence minister said on Friday that the battle-readiness of the country's newly-acquired Bayaktar TB2 drones was only a matter of days away.

MoD signs leasing contract for Reaper reconnaissance drones

Poland's defence minister announced on Thursday the signing of a leasing contract for the MQ-9A Reaper drone reconnaissance system.

President speaks to Iranian counterpart on drone use

Poland's president has made the government's position "very clear" to his Iranian counterpart on Iran's sale of drones to Russia, a source has told PAP.

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Polish army to receive several hundred drones this year says MoD

The Polish army will be equipped with several hundred Warmate, Gladius and FlyEye drones this year, the defence minister has announced.

‘Intelligent’ drone joins fight against illegal billboards and road accidents

An intelligent AI drone has become the latest innovative tool employed by Polish cities to help combat illegal billboard advertising while also helping to improve urban road safety.

Poland to receive first combat drones from Turkey this year

Poland will receive its first Bayraktar TB2 combat drones from Turkey in the autumn, a deputy defence minister has said.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Jetson ONE! Europe’s first ‘passenger drone’ takes to the skies

The futuristic machine, which resembles a one-person flying chair and is made from aluminium and carbon fibre, is powered by eight electric motors and can reach a top speed of 63 mph or 102 km/h with a maximum flight time of 20 minutes.

MoD says Turkish drones will help ensure Poland's security

The Polish defence minister has said that the purchase of Turkish drones will strengthen Poland's position in the world and its security.

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