Japan loses one of its RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drones

Japan's air force reports the loss of one of its three RQ-4 Global Hawk drones.

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Purchased in 2018 for $1.2 billion, these drones replaced reconnaissance aircraft.

The cause of the incident and the status of the remaining drones remain unclear.

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