RQ-180: secret U.S. drone makes unexpected landing at air base in Greece

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RQ-180: secret U.S. drone makes unexpected landing at air base in Greece
RQ-180: secret U.S. drone makes unexpected landing at air base in Greece (X @ConflictAlarm)

A highly secret stealth drone, identified as RQ-180, may have made an emergency landing at an air base in Greece, drawing the attention of local observers.

Images released show an aircraft with an unusual shape, reinforcing suspicions that it is an advanced U.S. strategic surveillance platform.

The vehicle, described as a high-altitude, long-endurance drone, was spotted at Larissa Air Base, where it reportedly landed after experiencing a possible technical failure. Although initial reports confused the aircraft with a B-2 bomber, experts point to clear design differences, bringing it closer to the modern B-21 Raider.

The aircraft features characteristics typical of long-duration reconnaissance missions, including a large wingspan and a structure optimized for discreet high-altitude flight. There are indications that the model is part of a classified program led by Northrop Grumman, possibly linked to the development of long-range U.S. strike systems.

Although still surrounded by uncertainty, the sighting reinforces the hypothesis that the RQ-180 is in active operation, likely in sensitive strategic scenarios. The case also raises questions about the future of the program amid growing U.S. investment in space-based surveillance technologies.

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Source: The War Zone | Photo: X @ConflictAlarm | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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