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October 4, 2013

U.S. to Fly Spy Drones from Base in Japan 
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The United States will begin flying long-range Global Hawk spy drones
from a base in Japan under a deal to expand military ties. The
surveillance flights will begin next spring and primarily target North
Korea. The deal also includes construction of a new radar system and the
use of P-8 anti-submarine planes in Japan, reportedly marking the first
use of the aircraft outside the United States.

 

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