By Alimat Aliyeva
Several large American MQ-4C Triton unmanned reconnaissance
drones will be deployed indefinitely at the U.S. Air Force base on
the southern Japanese island of Okinawa, Azernews
reports.
This move is intended to enhance the ability to gather
intelligence in the area surrounding Japan’s remote islands in the
East China Sea.
From May to October of last year, MQ-4C Triton drones were
already deployed in Okinawa, where they primarily operated in the
Taiwan Strait. They were also temporarily stationed at the U.S. Air
Force Base Misawa in northern Japan.
The MQ-4C Triton drones, which are approximately 15 meters long
with a wingspan of nearly 40 meters, can collect intelligence from
an altitude of over 18,000 meters for up to 24 hours.
The MQ-4C Triton is a key part of the U.S. Navy’s surveillance
capabilities, offering advanced maritime reconnaissance. With its
high-altitude, long-endurance capabilities, the Triton plays a
crucial role in monitoring vast ocean areas, making it essential
for strategic military operations and maintaining regional
security. Its deployment in Okinawa highlights the growing focus on
the East China Sea, a region that has seen increasing tensions in
recent years.
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