RQ-4 Global Hawk

Global Hawk Drones Repurposed for Hypersonic Missile Tests

Northrop Grumman will repurpose four decommissioned RQ-4 Global Hawk drones into Range Hawk surveillance platforms to assist US armed forces during hypersonic missile testing.

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Japan’s First Global Hawk Drone Completes Maiden Flight

The first of three RQ-4B Global Hawk drones ordered by Japan from Northrop Grumman flew for the first time from Palmdale, California.

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Russia to Test Attack Drone Prototype With Guided Munitions

A Russian long-range attack and reconnaissance drone prototype, the Altius, will undergo test flights with guided munitions this year, Russian media reported.

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NATO to spend $1 billion upgrading ageing AWACS fleet

NATO is to upgrade its ageing fleet of Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS early warning and control aircraft at a cost of $1 billion

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Iran shoots down US RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drone

Iran said it had shot down a US surveillance drone that violated its airspace near the Strait of Hormuz

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Japan looks to boost naval capabilities in face of emerging China submarine threat

With ships, drones and the F-35, Japan is expanding its anti-submarine warfare capabilities to counter China in the Indo-Pacific

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Northrop Grumman awarded $490 million for Japan Global Hawk drone program

Northrop Grumman was awarded an almost $490 million contract for three RQ-4 Global Hawk drones along with ground control equipment and services for Japan

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