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U.S. Air Force plans cheaper MQ-9 Reaper successor after Iran combat use, targeting 2031 fielding and massed drone operations

The USAF plans a cheaper MQ-9 Reaper successor after combat losses over Iran, targeting 2031 fielding and massed drone operations. The program prioritizes attritable, affordable UAS. Signals a shift toward drone mass.

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