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Marine Corps Extends Reaper Drone Deployment Amid China Tensions
8/30/2025
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- The Marine Corps will extend the deployment of MQ-9A Reaper drones in Okinawa for over a year, per Japan’s Ministry of Defense.
- This extension addresses rising security concerns linked to increased Chinese military activity in the region.
- Fewer than 20 personnel will continue to operate the Reapers, which are used for intelligence and reconnaissance missions.
