11. It is developing an unmanned combat aircraft that could lead to a huge order and its commercial aircraft business is expected to bounce back within the next few years. 12. No government or corporation has shown that it can conduct such a complicated mission with an unmanned aircraft. 13. One possibility is using unmanned aircraft to take over the role of delivering mail and packages, Ettinger said. 14. Pegasus, a kite-shape, stealthy airplane aimed at proving that unmanned combat aircraft can operate from ships, was unveiled Monday. 15. Other imagery from satellites and high flying unmanned aircraft was being used primarily for targeting and assessing bomb damage, the official said. 16. Other imagery from satellites and high flying unmanned aircraft was being used primarily for targeting and bomb damage assessment. 17. Pentagon funding for other unmanned aircraft projects is also expected to increase. 18. Rumsfeld confirmed that military officials had lost contact with an unmanned aircraft over Afghanistan, but he disputed Taliban claims that its fighters had downed the plane. 19. Rumsfeld confirmed that the United States had lost contact with an unmanned aircraft over Afghanistan. 20. Rumsfeld also indicated that recent reports that the United States has been using unmanned aircraft carrying weapons are accurate, although he would not provide specifics. |