MQ-9B SeaGuardian Explained: The Drone Redefining Maritime Surveillance and Anti-Submarine Warfare

The MQ-9B SeaGuardian represents a major shift in how navies monitor and control the world’s oceans. Designed for long-endurance maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare support, and wide-area intelligence gathering, this advanced unmanned aircraft can patrol vast stretches of ocean for more than a day at a time while seamlessly operating in civilian airspace.

In this video, we take a deep dive into the MQ-9B SeaGuardian, the maritime-focused variant of General Atomics’ MQ-9B platform. We explore how it builds on the Reaper lineage while introducing full civil airspace certification, advanced detect-and-avoid systems, de-icing for harsh weather, and modular mission kits tailored for oceanic operations.

You will learn how SeaGuardian uses multi-mode maritime radars, electro-optical sensors, Automatic Identification System tracking, and an advanced Sonobuoy Dispensing System to support anti-submarine warfare missions alongside manned aircraft like the P-8A Poseidon. We break down how manned-unmanned teaming works in practice, why endurance matters more than speed in maritime patrol, and how this platform dramatically lowers operating costs while expanding coverage.

This video also covers the latest developments as of January two thousand twenty-six, including expanded sonobuoy capacity, Multi-Static Active Coherent technology testing with the U.S. Navy, Germany’s major SeaGuardian acquisition for NATO maritime defense, and the growing list of global operators adopting this system to secure strategic sea lanes.

If you are interested in modern naval aviation, unmanned systems, anti-submarine warfare, or the future of maritime domain awareness, this is a comprehensive breakdown you do not want to miss.

Disclaimer

This video is for educational and informational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources, official statements, manufacturer data, and credible defense reporting as of January two thousand twenty-six. Specifications, capabilities, and procurement details may evolve over time. This content does not include classified material or operationally sensitive information.

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