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i feel like a beacon on a military jet would be counterproductive if the jet were to fall on enemy land
Do they not put beacons on their seats either? How did they find the pilot? I'd imagine if it were an issue, it could be deactivated in wartime or over enemy lines.
They can turn them on/off depending on their needs. I'd imagine you train exactly how you'd fly.
Even on home turf it's not great if the enemy/terrorists can find out where your equipment is. Pearl Harbor was on US soil.
Obviously it would be nice in this specific scenario, but how often would that really be useful in comparison to the potential security issues that comes along with it?