US Marines extend K-MAX unmanned helicopter's use in Afghanistan

(Reuters) - The U.S. Marine Corps has extended indefinitely its use of two unmanned K-MAX heavy lift helicopters in Afghanistan, a Navy spokeswoman said, noting the aircraft kept re-supply trucks off the road and reduced the threat of roadside bombs. - US Marines extend K-MAX unmanned helicopter's use in Afghanistan
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