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Heavy losses of MQ-9 Reaper to factor in future plans to divest, replace aircraft

Congress must weigh the MQ-9A Reaper's operational capability and its replacement's cost risks amid legislation proposed to halt the aircraft's divestment.

By Cristina Stassis

4 days ago

Drone maker unveils ‘low-cost’ alternative to MQ-9 Reaper

Swarm Aero said its Gamera design will deliver more capabilities than the MQ-9 Reaper at a fraction of the cost.

By Daniel Terrill

3 weeks ago

US Air Force speeds Reaper successor timeline after Iran losses

The Air Force is accelerating its timeline for a cheaper, more expendable successor to the MQ-9A Reaper after combat losses.

By Michael Scanlon

4 weeks ago

Pentagon to explore cheaper replacements for the MQ-9 Reaper

The Massed Modular Aircraft project aims to develop a drone that can operate in such large numbers that it can absorb losses and still overwhelm defenses.

By Michael Peck

3 months ago

Air Force One begins commissioning flights, final step before presidential use

The service announced the delivery of the Qatari-donated aircraft to Joint Base Andrews on Friday and the kickoff of its commissioning flights.

By Cristina Stassis

4 months ago

‘MUMS’ the word: Corps stands up first ever Marine unmanned maintenance squadron

The new detail is now the service's only aviation unit built specifically to bring unmanned aviation maintenance to forward deployed combat theaters.

By J.D. Simkins

4 months ago