HQ-9B at 2024 Zhuhai Air Show

HQ-9B at 2024 Zhuhai Air Show

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 14, 2024 shows the HQ-9B long-range air defense system at an air show in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong province.

HQ-9B at 2024 Zhuhai Air Show

HQ-9B at 2024 Zhuhai Air Show

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 14, 2024 shows the HQ-9B long-range air defense system at an air show in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong province.

HQ-9B at 2024 Zhuhai Air Show

HQ-9B at 2024 Zhuhai Air Show

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 14, 2024 shows the HQ-9B long-range air defense system at an air show in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong province.

HQ-9B at 2024 Zhuhai Air Show

HQ-9B at 2024 Zhuhai Air Show

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 14, 2024 shows the HQ-9B long-range air defense system at an air show in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong province.

Japan MSDF drone

Japan MSDF drone

Photo taken June 21, 2023, shows the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial vehicle at the MSDF's air base in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan.

Japan Coast Guard drone on patrol duty during G-7 summit

Japan Coast Guard drone on patrol duty during G-7 summit

A Japan Coast Guard unmanned MQ-9B SeaGuardian aerial vehicle is parked at Kitakyushu airport in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka on May 19, 2023. The drone is on patrol and surveillance duties during the three-day summit of the Group of Seven advanced countries starting the same day in Hiroshima, western Japan.

Japan Coast Guard drone on patrol duty during G-7 summit

Japan Coast Guard drone on patrol duty during G-7 summit

A Japan Coast Guard unmanned MQ-9B SeaGuardian aerial vehicle is parked at Kitakyushu airport in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka on May 19, 2023. The drone is on patrol and surveillance duties during the three-day summit of the Group of Seven advanced countries starting the same day in Hiroshima, western Japan.

Japan Coast Guard drone on patrol duty during G-7 summit

Japan Coast Guard drone on patrol duty during G-7 summit

A Japan Coast Guard unmanned MQ-9B SeaGuardian aerial vehicle is parked at Kitakyushu airport in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka on May 19, 2023. The drone is on patrol and surveillance duties during the three-day summit of the Group of Seven advanced countries starting the same day in Hiroshima, western Japan.

Japan Coast Guard drone unveiled to media

Japan Coast Guard drone unveiled to media

The Japan Coast Guard unveils its unmanned aerial vehicle MQ-9B SeaGuardian to the media at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Hachinohe air base in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2022. The JCG started operating the U.S.-made maritime surveillance drone on Oct. 19.

Japan Coast Guard drone unveiled to media

Japan Coast Guard drone unveiled to media

The interior of the operation center for the Japan Coast Guard's unmanned aerial vehicle MQ-9B SeaGuardian is unveiled to the media at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Hachinohe air base in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2022. The JCG started operating the U.S.-made maritime surveillance drone on Oct. 19.

Japan Coast Guard drone unveiled to media

Japan Coast Guard drone unveiled to media

The Japan Coast Guard unveils its unmanned aerial vehicle MQ-9B SeaGuardian to the media at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Hachinohe air base in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2022. The JCG started operating the U.S.-made maritime surveillance drone on Oct. 19.

Japan Coast Guard drone unveiled to media

Japan Coast Guard drone unveiled to media

The Japan Coast Guard unveils its unmanned aerial vehicle MQ-9B SeaGuardian to the media at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Hachinohe air base in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2022. The JCG started operating the U.S.-made maritime surveillance drone on Oct. 19.

Japan Coast Guard drone begins operation

Japan Coast Guard drone begins operation

The Japan Coast Guard's unmanned aerial vehicle the MQ-9B SeaGuardian is pictured after taking off from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Hachinohe air base in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 19, 2022, as the JCG started operating the U.S.-made maritime surveillance drone for the first time.

Japan Coast Guard drone begins operation

Japan Coast Guard drone begins operation

The Japan Coast Guard's unmanned aerial vehicle the MQ-9B SeaGuardian is set to take off from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Hachinohe air base in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 19, 2022, as the JCG started operating the U.S.-made maritime surveillance drone for the first time.

Japan Coast Guard drone begins operation

Japan Coast Guard drone begins operation

The Japan Coast Guard's unmanned aerial vehicle the MQ-9B SeaGuardian is pictured after taking off from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Hachinohe air base in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 19, 2022, as the JCG started operating the U.S.-made maritime surveillance drone for the first time.

Japan Coast Guard drone begins operation

Japan Coast Guard drone begins operation

The Japan Coast Guard's unmanned aerial vehicle the MQ-9B SeaGuardian is set to take off from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Hachinohe air base in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 19, 2022, as the JCG started operating the U.S.-made maritime surveillance drone for the first time.