Japan has a number of military drones that it could supply to Ukraine in May 2023. These include:
- The RQ-11 Raven: The RQ-11 Raven is a small, hand-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is used for reconnaissance and surveillance. It has a range of 10 kilometers and can stay in the air for up to 60 minutes.
- The RQ-12A Wasp: The RQ-12A Wasp is a small, hand-launched UAV that is used for reconnaissance and surveillance. It has a range of 10 kilometers and can stay in the air for up to 30 minutes.
- The RQ-21 Blackjack: The RQ-21 Blackjack is a medium-altitude, long-endurance UAV that is used for reconnaissance and surveillance. It has a range of 2,000 kilometers and can stay in the air for up to 24 hours.
- The MQ-9 Reaper: The MQ-9 Reaper is a high-altitude, long-endurance UAV that is used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and attack. It has a range of 11,000 kilometers and can stay in the air for up to 42 hours.
The specific type of drone that Japan supplies to Ukraine will depend on the needs of the Ukrainian military. If Ukraine needs a drone for reconnaissance and surveillance, then Japan could supply the RQ-11 Raven or the RQ-12A Wasp. If Ukraine needs a drone for attack, then Japan could supply the MQ-9 Reaper.