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AirEuropeAug 21, 2026

Netherlands flies armed MQ-9A Reaper for first time, shifting the drone from surveillance to precision strike under human control

The Netherlands has flown an armed MQ-9A Reaper for the first time, transitioning the platform from surveillance to precision strike. Weapon employment remains under human control, expanding Dutch air power reach.

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