A good time line of the Canada, Australia Contract for Heron UAVs @
https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/canada-contracts-for-heron-uavs-05024/
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http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/30660
Under US Pressure? Australia Discontinues Heron Lease from IAI
While still mulling over which UAV to purchase, Australia decides not to renew the lease of IAI's Heron, in a move that will leave the RAAF with no operational drones. Could this step be the result of American pressure on the Australian government?
Ami Rojkes Dombe | 9/08/2017
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IAI seems to be snug with Canada DND -- and Australia initially leased the UAV from Canada. But, this time around Australia wants to follow USA, have better integration with allies.
