Taiwan To Receive MQ-9B Skyguardian Drones Following US Order
2 / 5 / 2023
The US Air Force has ordered four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for Taiwan's armed forces
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as the country continues to prepare for potential military aggression from China.
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The deal includes two ground control stations, spare parts, and other support equipment, with a ceiling value of $217.6 million.
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The drones are designed to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support
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with the ability to fly over the horizon via satellite for over 40 hours, as well as supporting electronic warfare and anti-submarine missions.
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The sale was approved in 2020 to improve Taiwan's self-defense capabilities.
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