RQ-4 Global Hawk

Northrop Awarded $387M Global Hawk Contract for Italy, Japan, Korea

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $387-million contract to sustain Italy, Japan, and South Korea’s RQ-4 Global Hawk drones.

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NATO Flies Drone Over Finland for the First Time

A NATO drone flew over Finland, marking the first time the alliance conducted reconnaissance operations over its newest member.

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North Korea Flaunts Two New Aircraft Resembling US Military Drones

North Korea recently showcased two new aircraft military observers claim were copies of US-made MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk drones.

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US Scale Downs Global Hawk Flights Over Black Sea Since Reaper Crash: Report 

The US has reportedly drastically reduced its RQ-4 Global Hawk drone flights over the Black Sea since a Russian fighter jet collided with a Reaper drone.

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NATO Performs First Ground-Based Mobile Drone Surveillance Outside Italy

NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance Force has demonstrated its mobile general ground station outside Italy for the first time.

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NATO’s Upgraded RQ-4D Returns to Italy

The NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force's RQ-4D remotely piloted aircraft has returned to Italy after receiving technical upgrades.

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Japan Plans Armed Wingman Drone Development With US: Report

Japan is reportedly planning to co-develop an armed unmanned aerial vehicle with the US to fly alongside manned aircraft.

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Japan Receives First of Three RQ-4B Global Hawks From US

The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force has received its first of three Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk drones.

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Northrop to Modify Global Hawks for Hypersonic Missile Testing

The Department of Defense has contracted Northrop Grumman to reconfigure four US Air Force Global Hawk drones with sensors for tracking hypersonic weapon tests.

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Northrop Awarded Global Hawk Drone Inflight Rerouting Contract

The US Air Force has contracted Northrop Grumman for a Global Hawk drone dynamic inflight rerouting capability upgrade by 2023.

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