Japan’s Future MQ-9Bs Selected To Offset P-1 Fleet Reduction

General Atomics MQ-9B
Credit: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics has confirmed the Japanese Navy’s decision to buy 23 MQ-9B SeaGuardians after 2028 as part of a program to reduce purchases of crewed maritime patrol aircraft. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces selected the medium-altitude uncrewed aircraft system following a 1.5-year...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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