After a months-long pause The US Air Force resumed conducting reconnaissance flights of its strategic high-altitude drones Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk over the Black Sea. On May 17, one of these vehicles, flying under the call sign FORTE 10, was spotted during an operation along the coast of Romania.
The drone took off from the NATO Sigonella airbase, located on the island of Sicily, which plays a key role in providing logistics and aerial reconnaissance in the Eastern Mediterranean and surrounding regions. The Global Hawk flight was the first recorded presence of this type of UAV in the Black Sea area in recent months, which may indicate Washington's increased interest in controlling the situation in the region.
The RQ-4B Global Hawk is one of the most technologically advanced reconnaissance drones in the world. It is capable of flying at an altitude of over 18 km, has a long autonomous flight time (up to 30 hours) and is equipped with powerful radar and optical surveillance systems. Such capabilities make it an indispensable tool for obtaining intelligence near areas with increased military activity.
This incident has attracted attention from both military experts and analysts, as Russia has repeatedly complained about increased NATO intelligence activity near its borders, especially over the Black Sea.
The resumption of flights may be due to the aggravation of the geopolitical situation in the region, as well as the need to monitor the movements of Russian troops and ships of the Black Sea Fleet.
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