USN to stand up VUP-19 on Oct. 28

The U.S. Navy will stand up Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, USNI News reported.

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It will be the first unit for the sailing branch that has no manned aircraft components.

The unit will only take delivery of its first aircraft next year and will go on its first operational deployment in the Pacific in 2018.