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MQ-9 Drone Gets AEW Radar

7 sources · first reported 3d ago

The MQ-9 drone is being equipped with airborne early warning (AEW) radar pods, providing a persistent and flexible solution for surveillance. General Atomics and Saab have completed initial flights of the MQ-9 with AEW radar pods. Japan is also considering the use of AEW radar pods for its MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones.

Why it matters

The integration of AEW radar pods with the MQ-9 drone enhances its surveillance capabilities, providing a cost-effective and highly flexible solution for airborne early warning. This development has significant implications for military operations and national security.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) ·