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Taiwan tests US-made MQ-9B drones for PLA surveillance

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Taiwan has commenced flight testing of its new US-made MQ-9B drones, enhancing its long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. The first two of four SeaGuardian variants took off from Hualien Air Base, marking their initial flights since arriving in June. These advanced drones are intended to monitor People's Liberation Army (PLA) activities and 'grey-zone' operations in the surrounding waters. AI

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Taiwan tests US-made MQ-9B drones for PLA surveillance

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    Taiwan tests US-made MQ-9B drones to counter PLA ‘grey-zone’ operations

    Taiwan has begun flight testing its newly acquired MQ-9B drones, giving the island a long-range reconnaissance platform capable of monitoring People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and grey-zone activities across vast stretches of surrounding waters. The first two of four MQ-9B SeaGuardi…

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