British and French politicians have their sights set on closer defense cooperation, and the outcome could be profound. The two nations may work together on their next generation of military communications satellites. In addition, they will examine the potential for collaborating on unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV), as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance unmanned air vehicles.rnUntil now, the U.K. has shied away from involvement in significant European UCAV work, instead pursuing a "twin-track strategy" based on national research and development work with Washington.
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