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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in war do not come cheap

'The United States' spending on unmanned aircraft could rise to seven times as much as pre-September 11 levels by next year.

Spending on the planes is expected to total at least $12 billion over the next five years, up from $300 million in 2001, to pay for at least 132 UAVs, including a new version for the navy, updated models for the army and a major effort to solve technical problems.'

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