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Japan has selected the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system to equip the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Naval News reached out to the JMSDF to find out more about this procurement 👇
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New Details on Japan's MQ-9B SeaGuardian Procurement for JMSDF - Naval News
Japan has selected the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system to equip the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
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December 5, 2024 at 9:34 AM
japantimes.co.jp
The Defense Ministry has said that it will deploy U.S.-made drones for the warning and surveillance activities of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
MSDF to deploy U.S.-made SeaGuardian surveillance drones
The Defense Ministry said Friday it plans to procure a total of 23 SeaGuardian drones over the next 10 years or so.
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November 16, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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The JMSDF has selected the General Atomics SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program 🇯🇵
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Japan Maritime Defense Force Selects MQ-9B SeaGuardians - Naval News
The JMSDF has selected the General Atomics SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program.
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December 4, 2024 at 5:35 AM
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
Germany has agreed to procure eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
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Germany to acquire MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones
Germany has agreed to procure eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 6:37 AM
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In a test from January 20-30, 2025, a company-operated MQ-9B SeaGuardian successfully deployed and tested anti-submarine sensors using multiple pre-production Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) pods
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GA-ASI Tests Sonobuoy Dispensing System pods aboard MQ-9B SeaGuardian - Naval News
GA-ASI continues to expand the role of unmanned aerial systems, demonstrating the first-ever ASW capability on an MQ-9B SeaGuardian.
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February 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
djinnandtonic.bsky.social
One does wonder, if the intent were truly not to commit perfidy, why they used this aircraft (or one very much like it) instead of the MQ-9B SeaGuardian

Or, better yet, the P-8A Poseidon, which, you'll notice, is also a 737 derivative
A reaper drone (the SeaGuardian is basically this)
January 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) on January 12 ordered eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from US manufacturer General Atomics 🇩🇪
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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones for the German Navy - Naval News
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) on January 12 ordered eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from US manufacturer General Atomics
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January 14, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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[Sponsored] MQ-9B SeaGuardian: Enhancing Naval and Marine Corps Operations
#SAS2026
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MQ-9B SeaGuardian: Enhancing Naval and Marine Corps Operations - Naval News
The threats facing the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team are formidable -- and multiplying with each passing year. That’s why the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® unmanned aircraft system is designed to supercharge t...
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April 20, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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[VIDEO] Chris Cavas interviews "Taraz" from General Atomics Aeronautical on the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft at #Euronaval2024 👇
youtu.be/e56I8th1xZ0
General Atomics MQ-9B SeaGuardian at Euronaval 2024
YouTube video by Naval News
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November 11, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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I am obliged to sound the #GIUK-NGap klaxon... Danish SeaGuardian long-range Arctic & North Atlantic surveillance capability by 2028... #highnorth
hanstino.bsky.social Hans Tino Hansen @hanstino.bsky.social · 19m
🇩🇰Denmark today initiated a test with a 🇩🇪German MQ-9B preparing operations including security procedures for the 4 new 🇩🇰long range SkyGuardian drones, which should be ready to monitoring the North Atlantic by 2028
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September 29, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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[VIDEO] General Atomics MQ-9B SeaGuardian at DIMDEX 2026 IN Qatar 🇺🇸 🇶🇦
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General Atomics MQ-9B SeaGuardian at DIMDEX 2026
YouTube video by Naval News
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January 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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General Atomics' MQ-9B SeaGuardian was on display at NAS Whidbey Island ahead of a 2026 INDOPACOM operational evaluation that will test its maritime domain awareness capabilities in the region 🇺🇸
By @cjohnston.bsky.social
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INDOPACOM to Evaluate MQ-9B SeaGuardian Drone - Naval News
GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian was on display at NAS Whidbey Island in Washington ahead of a 2026 INDOPACOM operational evaluation that will test its maritime domain awareness capabilities in the region.
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September 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
japantimes.co.jp
The Japan Coast Guard's budget request for fiscal 2026 includes a plan to buy four more SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft to boost maritime surveillance, officials said Tuesday.
Japan to buy four SeaGuardian aircraft to boost maritime surveillance
Japan's SeaGuardian fleet will increase to nine units in fiscal 2028 if the four go into service that year.
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August 26, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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The German Navy will receive four Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) for maritime long-range reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. Each system consists of two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones 🇩🇪
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German Navy to procure MQ-9B SeaGuardian for reconnaissance, ASW - Naval News
The German Navy will receive four MALE UAS from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) for maritime long-range reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. Each system consists of two MQ-9B SeaGu...
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December 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Germany Buys Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft)

Press release: www.ga-asi.com/germany-buys...

Photo source: www.navy.mil/Press-Office...

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January 17, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is developing the addition of long-range standoff weapons to its top-of-the-line MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian 🇺🇸
🚀 JASSM
🚀 LRASM
🚀 JSM
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/02/ga-asi-develops-long-range-weapons-capabilities-for-mq-9b/
GA-ASI Develops Long-Range Weapons Capabilities for MQ-9B - Naval News
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is developing the addition of long-range standoff weapons to its top-of-the-line MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®.
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February 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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MQ-9B SeaGuardian | N476SG | Japan Coast Guard | Hachinohe Air Base, Aomori, Japan RJSH | November 2024
February 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Zur Steigerung der U-Boot-Jagd-Fähigkeiten der Deutschen Marine beabsichtigt die Bundeswehr insgesamt vier sogenannter uMAWS – bestehend aus jeweils zwei MQ-9B SeaGuardian des US-Herstellers General Atomics Aeronautical Systems – über die NSPA zu beschaffen.

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Deutsche Marine erhält acht Drohnen des Typs MQ-9B SeaGuardian
Die Deutsche Marine wird für die Seefernaufklärung und die U-Boot-Jagd vier Systeme eines sogenannten Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) des US-Hersteller General Atom...
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December 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Die Bundeswehr hat heute acht für die Seefernaufklärung und die U-Boot-Jagd vorgesehene Drohnen des Typ MQ-9B SeaGuardian beim US-Hersteller General Atomics Aeronautical Systems bestellt.

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Bundeswehr hat acht Drohnen des Typs MQ-9B für die Marine bestellt
Die Bundeswehr hat heute acht für die Seefernaufklärung und die U-Boot-Jagd vorgesehene Drohnen des Typ MQ-9B SeaGuardian beim US-Hersteller General Atomics Aeronautical Systems bestellt.
www.hartpunkt.de
January 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
theaviationist.com
Germany Will Buy the MQ-9B SeaGuardian

Germany has announced the acquisition of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardians through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, with deliveries to start in 2028.

Story: theaviationist.com/2026/01/13/g...
Germany Will Buy the MQ-9B SeaGuardian
Germany has announced the acquisition of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardians through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, with deliveries to start in 2028. The
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January 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Denmark Stands Up MQ-9B SeaGuardian Squadron to Boost Arctic Monitoring

The Royal Danish Air Force has established a new squadron to enhance surveillance operations across the Arctic and Greenland

thedefensepost.com/2026/02/19/d...
Denmark Stands Up MQ-9B SeaGuardian Squadron to Boost Arctic Monitoring
The Royal Danish Air Force has established a new squadron to enhance surveillance operations across the Arctic and Greenland.
thedefensepost.com
February 20, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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The Gulf nation's request for SeaGuardian drones had been pending for years.
Qatar is in line to get US drones, bombs worth $2 billion
The Gulf nation's request for SeaGuardian drones had been pending for years.
www.defensenews.com
March 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Développement intéressant : Le MQ-9B SeaGuardian peut être utilisé très efficacement pour la lutte anti-sous-marine.

#ASW
#TheBelgianNavy
#Sécurité_maritime
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February 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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General Atomics and NAVAIR conducted a series of tests on a sonobuoy dispensing system using the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System 🇺🇸
GA-ASI Tests Sonobuoy Dispensing System with MQ-9B SeaGuardian - Naval News
General Atomics and NAVAIR conducted a series of tests on a sonobuoy dispensing system usiing the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System
www.navalnews.com
March 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM
theaviationist.com
MQ-9B SeaGuardian Flies in U.S. Airspace Like Piloted Aircraft Thanks to Collision Avoidance Tech

Using the Detect and Avoid System, the MQ-9B operated in U.S. airspace like any other piloted aircraft, without the need for special handling.

Story: theaviationist.com/2025/09/20/m...
MQ-9B SeaGuardian Flies in U.S. Airspace Like Piloted Aircraft Thanks to Collision Avoidance Tech
Using the Detect and Avoid System, the MQ-9B operated in U.S. airspace like any other piloted aircraft, without the need for the special handling usually
theaviationist.com
September 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM