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New Images Show RQ-180 Stealth Drone Operating Over Greece
Recent photographs have captured the RQ-180 stealth unmanned aerial vehicle flying over Greece during daylight hours. The images provide additional details on the drone's design and capabilities. The RQ-180 is a classified U.S. Air Force reconnaissance platform developed by Northrop Grumman.
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Photographs released on social media depict the RQ-180 stealth drone in flight over Greece. The images, shared by aviation observers, show the aircraft operating at high altitude during daytime. @TheWarZoneWire reported that these sightings offer clearer views of the drone's airframe compared to previous nighttime observations.
The RQ-180 is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. U.S. Air Force, it features stealth characteristics to evade detection.
The platform entered service in the mid-2010s, though official details remain limited due to its classified status.
The RQ-180's development began in the early 2000s as part of efforts to replace aging reconnaissance assets like the U-2.
It incorporates advanced radar-absorbent materials and a flying-wing design similar to the B-2 bomber. U.S. These new images from Greece highlight the drone's operational range, which extends across international airspace.
U.S. and allied forces in the region. U.S. military.
The RQ-180's ability to fly during daylight without immediate detection underscores advancements in stealth technology.
It can carry sensors for signals intelligence, imaging, and electronic warfare. Affected parties include NATO allies monitoring regional security threats in the Mediterranean. Following these sightings, analysts may examine the images for updates on the drone's configuration, such as sensor payloads or modifications.
Future deployments could involve similar operations in contested areas. U.S. Air Force has not commented on the specific flight over Greece. The availability of these photographs contributes to public understanding of classified systems, though much remains undisclosed.
