The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) marked the arrival this week of a pair of Wing Loong II attack drones from China. The Wing Loong II is among China’s most sophisticated unmanned combat aerial vehicles, and can remain airborne between 26 and 31 hours.
Each Wing Loong II costs about $1-$2 million, a fraction of the $30 million that a U.S.-made MQ-9 Reaper sells for.
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