American reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicle MQ-1C Gray Eagle. File photoWASHINGTON, Jun 18The United States has suspended a deal to sell MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones to Ukraine over fears that their equipment could fall into the hands of Russian specialists, Reuters reported. threaten the security of the United States if they fall into the hands of Russia,» the report says. According to agency sources, a deal to sell four drones worth $10 million each was approved by the White House, but is now being reviewed at the Pentagon. The agency's sources did not give an exact timeline for making a final decision. On Tuesday, Politico, citing two US officials, said that the sale of the Gray Eagle to Ukraine is complicated by difficulties with training and logistics of drones.
Media: The West is tired of Ukraine's demands As previously reported, the United States plans to sell four MQ-1C Gray Eagles to Ukraine. The drone is a deeply upgraded version of the MQ-1B Predator from General Dynamics, can stay in the air for up to 30 hours with four Hellfire guided missiles, or four Viper Strike guided bombs to strike ground targets, or eight Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to counter air threats. In the background Russian special operation to protect the Donbass Washington and NATO allies continue to pump weapons to Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly stated that the supply of Western weapons only prolongs the conflict, and transport with them becomes a legitimate target. Russia launched a special operation in Ukraine on February 24th. Putin called its goal «the protection of people who have been subjected to genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.» According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the main tasks of the first stage have already been completed — Ukraine's combat potential has been significantly reduced. The main goal in the Russian military department was called the liberation of Donbass.
