Japan investigates its first Global Hawk crash as surveillance missions continue
Japan is investigating the crash of its first Global Hawk surveillance aircraft. Authorities said surveillance missions will continue despite the incident.
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The crash affects a strategic surveillance capability and may expose operational or safety concerns, although missions remain active.
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- Japan probes first Global Hawk crash, says surveillance missions will continue ↗stripes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 16, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC
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