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Tag: MQ-9 Reaper

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SOFREP Evening Brief: UN Agencies Slash Staff and Cut Programs, Russia Strikes Civilians as Putin Offers Disputed Ceasefire in Ukraine

SOFREP Evening Brief: UN Agencies Slash Staff and Cut Programs, Russia Strikes Civilians as Putin Offers Disputed Ceasefire in Ukraine

April 29, 2025

Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Houthi Rebels Claim Responsibility for Shooting Down US Reaper Drone: Reports

Houthi Rebels Claim Responsibility for Shooting Down US Reaper Drone: Reports

April 2, 2025

Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US drone as Trump vows tougher strikes, intensifying the conflict over Yemen’s Red Sea.

The Latest Advancement in US Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper: SkyTower II Airborne Network Extension Pod

The Latest Advancement in US Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper: SkyTower II Airborne Network Extension Pod

March 18, 2025

The US Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper receives the SkyTower II pod, enhancing communication and ISR capabilities for Marine Corps operations in 2026.

US Air Force Pushes MQ-9 Reaper to New Frontiers with Advanced Agile Combat Employment Capabilities

US Air Force Pushes MQ-9 Reaper to New Frontiers with Advanced Agile Combat Employment Capabilities

January 6, 2025

From dirt strips to high-threat zones, the MQ-9 Reaper proves it’s ready to redefine warfare. See how the USAF is pushing limits.

MQ-9 Drone Crash Attributed to Pilot Error

MQ-9 Drone Crash Attributed to Pilot Error

July 23, 2024

Errors and poor supervision led to a $26.1M MQ-9 drone crash. Learn about the mishap, investigation findings, and needed improvements.

Revving Up the Sky: First Flight of the MQ-9B Drone with Enhanced Power and Efficiency

Revving Up the Sky: First Flight of the MQ-9B Drone with Enhanced Power and Efficiency

July 22, 2024

GA-ASI’s MQ-9B flies with Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6 engine, boosting power and efficiency for future missions.

Can Drones Save Taiwan? US Needs Range to Counter China’s Growing Swarm

Can Drones Save Taiwan? US Needs Range to Counter China’s Growing Swarm

June 24, 2024

The American drone fleet faces a cost-effective swarm threat from China in Taiwan, highlighting the need for a diverse mix of drones and urging Taiwan to enhance its defenses.

Marines Up Their Drone Game with SkyTower-Equipped MQ-9A Training

Marines Up Their Drone Game with SkyTower-Equipped MQ-9A Training

May 22, 2024

US Marines recently completed training on advanced MQ-9A Reapers with new SkyTower I tech for boosted drone communication.

ROKADI Partners with General Atomics for Advanced Drone Fuel Rings

ROKADI Partners with General Atomics for Advanced Drone Fuel Rings

May 19, 2024

South Korea’s ROKADI partners with GA-ASI, supplying fuel interface rings for advanced MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems.

Predator Down: The Reaper’s Rough Ride in Hostile Skies

Predator Down: The Reaper’s Rough Ride in Hostile Skies

May 17, 2024

The MQ-9 Reaper was reportedly shot down over northern Iraq by an Iranian missile in January, prompting concerns about the future of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The MQ-9A Reaper Drone Gets a Guardian Angel

The MQ-9A Reaper Drone Gets a Guardian Angel

May 12, 2024

GA-ASI and Shift5 team up to enhance MQ-9A Reaper drone’s cyber defenses and maintenance for US Special Ops.

Marines Receive First Extended-Range Reaper Drone, Boosting Long-Range Eyes in the Sky

Marines Receive First Extended-Range Reaper Drone, Boosting Long-Range Eyes in the Sky

May 1, 2024

The Marines received their first extended-range MQ-9A Reaper drone, boosting their long-range surveillance capabilities.

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