WASHINGTON (Dunya News) - The United States has announced the delivery of more than 25,000 drones and anti-drone systems to protect its forces stationed in the Middle East.
According to the US Department of War, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has received advanced military equipment worth $782 million, including sophisticated unmanned aerial and maritime systems.
The department said more than 24,000 anti-drone systems and over 1,300 drones had been delivered to US forces.
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Under the initiative, more than 100 unmanned surface and underwater vehicles have also been handed over to American troops.
The US Department of War said the delivery of the advanced military equipment aims to protect American personnel deployed across the Middle East against drone attacks.
The statement added that, following the Middle East, US forces stationed in the Pacific and Europe would also receive the advanced military equipment.