MQ-4C Triton Drone Overruns Runway Near Naval Station Mayport
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 7
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What happened
A roughly $240 million MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone overran a runway at Naval Station Mayport near Jacksonville, Florida. The drone stopped just dozens of feet from plunging into the St. Johns River. The US Navy uses the Triton for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
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Why it matters
The Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance drone used by the US Navy. Northrop Grumman had produced 20 Tritons, and the loss of a single aircraft would represent a significant loss for the fleet.
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Who's involved
- Naval Station MayportNaval base where the drone overran the runway
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The entities involved
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Jacksonville
city in Duval County, and largest city in State of Florida, United States
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St. Johns River
river in Florida, United States
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Naval Station Mayport
Naval base in Florida, United States