The US Air force has reportedly sent two advanced long-distance drones to Japan for closer surveillance checks on North Korea and China, especially when these nations perform their operations in the sea.
This move of the US gives out a sturdy message to other countries as Obama administration shifts their focus on the security of Asia-Pacific regions.
According to the Washington Times, the Global Hawk can conduct long-range missions at a flight level of 60,000 feet and can 'loiter' at one site for 24 hours or more. Meanwhile, from the base in Japan, the drones will be able to conduct surveillance on North Korea's nuclear sites, and on China and North Korea's naval missions.
U.S. Forces Japan commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, said that the current plans call for the drones to stay on the deployment until October this year as after that, the typhoon season might make it difficult for them to operate well.
