Brazilian Air Force and Federal Police May Use UAVs at Confederations Cup

June 06, 2013

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and Federal Police may use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) during two games of the Confederations Cup, between June 15 and June 30, in Brazil. This aircraft would be used during the opening of the competition, in Brasília, and the closing, in Rio de Janeiro, within the scope of the aerial space defense plan established by the federal government.

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Brazilian Air Force and Federal Police May Use UAVs at Confederations Cup

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