Thought of the day:
So. Let's just assume for a minute that DOD is interested in the Argus. After all, it's been in AZ for quite a while and hasn't been shipped back to MD or OK. Given the cuts in defense spending and the hundreds of millions, probably billions, already spent on failed UAVs with other large defense contractors, the DOD is under the gun to provide successful air surveillance in many theaters around the world, but has real financial limitations coming to bear. My thought is that if they like what they see, they'll probably order a small number of ships to be tested in real world applications. DOD will have to develop and experience it's own protocol for deployment and usage. Once they have success with their own personnel in the field, then, and only then, will they order a larger number of ships. I fully expect to see a small order soon.
Question of the day:
If DOD buys 2-5 ships, how will this affect the SP?
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