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Alleged RQ-180 Stealth Drone Grounded at Greek Air Base Following Emergency Landing
Military The War Zone Mar 18, 2026

Alleged RQ-180 Stealth Drone Grounded at Greek Air Base Following Emergency Landing

A highly secretive, long-range stealth drone, widely identified by aviation experts as the RQ-180, has reportedly made an emergency landing at Larissa Air Base in Greece. Local observers captured images of the dark-colored, flying-wing aircraft as it touched down at the 110th Combat Wing facility. While some initial local reports misidentified the craft as a B-2 bomber, the visual evidence confirms a distinct design that lacks the characteristic saw-tooth trailing edge of the B-2, aligning instead with previous sightings of the elusive Northrop Grumman-developed reconnaissance platform.

Military sources cited by local outlets suggest the aircraft remains at the base to undergo necessary repairs following a mechanical failure. The presence of such a sophisticated asset in the region has fueled speculation regarding its operational role, particularly concerning ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The RQ-180 is designed for high-altitude, long-endurance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, serving as a critical component of modern U.S. strategic capabilities. While the Pentagon and U.S. Air Forces in Europe have not yet provided official confirmation regarding the incident, the event offers a rare and detailed look at an aircraft that has long operated from the shadows of military aviation programs.

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