US to sell 34 surveillance drones to Malaysia and other allies in South China Sea region
onThe Pentagon announced on Friday it would sell 34 ScanEagle drones, made by Boeing Co to the governments of Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam for a total of US$47 million. — Reuters pic
Shanahan did not directly name China when making accusations of “actors” destabilising the region in a speech at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday but went on to say the United States would not ignore Chinese behaviour. The Pentagon said Friday’s sales included spare and repair parts, support equipment, tools, training and technical services and work on the equipment was expected to be completed by March 2022.
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