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MQ-9B considered for new carrier early warning aircraft

Summary by UK Defence Journal
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the General Atomics MQ-9B is being evaluated as a potential carrier-based airborne early warning (AEW) platform for the Royal Navy. In a recent parliamentary question, Ben Obese-Jecty, Conservative MP for Huntingdon, asked the Defence Secretary whether remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) could be utilised for airborne early warning roles. Defence Minister Maria Eagle responded: “The Ministry of Def…
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UK Defence Journal broke the news in on Monday, May 19, 2025.
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