Unlike the MQ-9’s previous targets during the 20-year War on Terror, Iran has the ability to shoot back.

The K1000ULE drone can spend days in the air at a time, and costs less than most of the missiles that could shoot it down.

The increasing frequency of drone losses points to the effectiveness of Iran’s air defence systems, as well as the broader risks posed by electronic warfare and missile threats.

Since February 28, US forces have carried out sustained strikes on Iranian military sites and infrastructure. The scale has ...

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“Amentum’s unmanned aerial solutions are designed to ensure the MQ-9 Reaper remains a formidable force in complex, dynamic environments,” said Mark Walter, president of Amentum’s Engineering and ...

A 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron MQ-9A Reaper carrying eight Hellfire missiles sits on the ramp at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 10, 2020. This was the first flight test of the MQ-9 carrying ...

The MQ-9 Reaper UAV has played an important role in the U.S. Air Force for nearly two decades. Manufacturer General Atomics is gearing up for a potential sale of its MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones to Saudi ...

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has withdrawn its General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) from service, with missions taken over by the new MQ-9B Protector version of the ...

Ultimately, France was lucky that the Su-35 that intercepted their MQ-9 only decided to harass the unmanned system. Hostilities between France and Russia are reaching unprecedented levels, especially ...

A still image taken of video released by Houthis of what they say is the downing of a U.S. drone off Yemen, Feb. 19, 2024. automation An American MQ-9 Reaper flying near Yemen has been shot down by ...