On May 18, 2026, the Yomiuri Shimbun, one of Japan’s leading national newspapers, reported that the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) are considering equipping unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with airborne early warning (AEW) radar systems. According to the report, this move is linked to the Japanese government’s plan to incorporate enhanced surveillance and monitoring capabilities on ... The post Japan considers AEW radar pod for MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones appeared first on Naval News .