COLLECTION VIGNETTE: SATELLITE, RQ-4 TO MQ-9 This operation demonstrates our layered "tipping and cueing" model. Phase 1 0100Z-1200Z (The "Tip"): Satellite conduct wide-area surveillance of the Natuna Sea, focusing on known IUU fishing areas, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and potential transshipment zones. Phase 2 1200Z-2200Z (The "Cue"): If a target is found (AIS off + Unusual Loiter + within MPA), the satellite Ground base passes the location to RQ-4 to conduct SIGINT and pass through MQ-9 on standby. Phase 3 (as cued): The MQ-9 is dynamically re-tasked to acquire the target and provide persistent Full-Motion Video tracking. See more