GCC states, Predator and UAVsnote

The GCC states are said to be facing further difficulties to acquire unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) which are fitted out with air-to-ground missile systems as well as with sophisticated communication, command and control applications. The following 448-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about the difficulties in question and what about the options which the GCC states are weighing. [Fully reproduced in Tactical Weekly (Issue No 20/11 – March 15, 2013)]