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Unmanned Helos Make Rapid Progress in the U.S.

Remotely controlled helicopters could be delivering cargo to U.S.

The unmanned Fire-X demonstrator made its first flight December 10.

By Chris Pocock • Defense Correspondent

December 16, 2010

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