Pacific Update: 319th ERS begins build of MQ-9

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Published on November 11, 2022 4:36:17 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMwI-qNPXBo

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The 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base began the build of the first of eight MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft, Oct. 23, 2022.

U.S. Pacific Air Forces is deploying MQ-9s, a medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft, and personnel to Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Kanoya Air Base to conduct airborne reconnaissance operations in close coordination with the Japan Ministry of Defense in furtherance of the U.S. – Japan Treaty and to ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific

KANOYA, JAPAN
10.26.2022
Video credit - Petty Officer 2nd Class Jack Aistrup
Media Center - Japan