General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is giving the MQ-9B SeaGuardian sharper teeth for hunting enemy submarines.
In recent tests, the drone deployed more Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) pods, effectively doubling the load it can carry.
It successfully dropped a mix of sensors designed to measure ocean conditions, detect submarines passively, and actively track targets.
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