Japanese Drone Would Track North Korean Missile Launches

Credit: TRDI
A large infrared sensor designed to detect rocket plumes will equip a high-flying surveillance drone that the Japanese defense ministry proposes to build as a counter to missile threats from North Korea and China. The aircraft, which would operate at a higher altitude than the Northrop Grumman RQ-4...

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