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Japan's Ministry of Defense is considering the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone for its coastal defense plan. The drone was developed jointly with the Royal Australian Air Force. Boeing plans to propose the MQ-28 to Japan as part of its new coastal defense concept, which will be built around unmanned aircraft.
The adoption of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone could significantly enhance Japan's coastal defense capabilities, leveraging unmanned aircraft for surveillance and potential combat operations. This development reflects the growing importance of drones in modern defense strategies.
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