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New Drone Photographed Near Larissa: RQ-180 Testing Continues

3/21/2026

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On March 18, a low-altitude unmanned aerial system (UAS) nicknamed "Lady of Larissa" was photographed near Larissa Air Base.
Analysis indicates the design aligns more closely with the Northrop Grumman RQ-180 program than with the Israeli RA-1.
The imagery shows a black-painted airframe with a deep center body, suggesting payload capacity.
Logistics movements to Larissa and flights from Edwards Air Force Base support ongoing RQ-180 testing since 2014.

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Story summary

On March 18, a low-altitude unmanned aerial system (UAS) nicknamed "Lady of Larissa" was photographed near Larissa Air Base.
Analysis indicates the design aligns more closely with the Northrop Grumman RQ-180 program than with the Israeli RA-1.
The imagery shows a black-painted airframe with a deep center body, suggesting payload capacity.
Logistics movements to Larissa and flights from Edwards Air Force Base support ongoing RQ-180 testing since 2014.