Japan has chosen General Atomics’ SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle program. The decision follows a trial period known as the Medium-Altitude, Long Endurance RPA System Trial Operations Project, during which the defense force used the SeaGuardian for various tests, including evaluating its potential to replace manned aircraft for certain missions....
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