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In July 2024, the U.S. military dispatched a total of 43 large reconnaissance aircraft to the South China Sea for close reconnaissance. Affected by the typhoon weather that month, the number of reconnaissance aircraft decreased compared to 62 in June. Note: The number of reconnaissance sorties is based on ADS-B signal statistics. Since some U.S. military aircraft use false identification codes or do not turn on signals when performing reconnaissance missions, the actual number is higher. Case: On July 2 and 31, the U.S. Navy MQ-4C drone and the U.S. Air Force RC-135W electronic reconnaissance aircraft conducted reconnaissance in the South China Sea.