The U.S. military flew an demonstration flight of the MQ-9 at Maritim Self-Defense Force Base Kanoya to local officials on Nov. 5.
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German frigate Sachsen successfully engaged drones with a laser weapon
Germany has declared success in destroying drones with a high-energy laser weapon system installed on board frigate Sachsen.
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AFSOC simulates operating MQ-9 behind enemy lines
The U.S. Air Force’s Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has taken the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept one step further by having the MQ-9 operate in a simulated base situated behind enemy lines.
U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson
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319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron will soon operate MQ-9s from Kanoya, Japan
The U.S. Air Force’s 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron recently held an assumption of command ceremony at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base on Oct. 23.
Screen grab from U.S. Navy video
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Poland leases MQ-9A from General Atomics
Poland will lease a number of MQ-9A unmanned air vehicles from General Atomics while it prepares to acquire the MQ-9B.
Photo: Polish Ministry of Defense
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