How the loss of a Global Hawk’s eye in the sky may hurt Japan’s defense

Tokyo, which had only 3 of the long-range reconnaissance drones, risks surveillance gap The Global Hawk is programmed to continue flying even if communications are lost, and it can return autonomously to a predetermined location. (Photo by Konosuke Urata) TOKYO — The presumed crash of one of Japan's three Global Hawk reconnaissance drones, which play a central role in long-distance surveillance missions, could deal a substantial blow to the nation's defense capabilities.

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