The Trump administration has relaxed export restrictions for certain types of armed drones, with a State Department official telling reporters on July 24 that the move helps the security interests of both the United States and its allies.
The move, which took the form of a policy determination signed by President Donald Trump, will also help American industry by letting U.S. defense contractors sell more of their unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, to other countries.
