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Belgium's MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system is set for its initial deployment in NATO's Operation Sea Guardian by 2026, enhancing maritime situational awareness in the Mediterranean. The Belgian Air Force received its first aircraft in September, with plans for a second by mid-November, and aims for Initial Operational Capability by late 2026. The total investment for the SkyGuardian fleet's development is projected at 504 million euros through 2034.