Air Force wants to replace the MQ-9 Reaper with drone swarms
Alex Hollings July 9, 2026
After losing as many as 30 MQ-9 Reapers against Iran, the U.S. is now looking to replenish its drone fleets with cheaper “attritable” drones.
After losing as many as 30 MQ-9 Reapers against Iran, the U.S. is now looking to replenish its drone fleets with cheaper “attritable” drones.
The Navy and Army are inching closer to adding hypersonic weapon capability to their arsenals, but continue to deal with testing challenges and delays.
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After losing as many as 30 MQ-9 Reapers against Iran, the U.S. is now looking to replenish its drone fleets with cheaper “attritable” drones.
The Navy and Army are inching closer to adding hypersonic weapon capability to their arsenals, but continue to deal with testing challenges and delays.
The U.S. Air Force is known for pushing technological limits, but its latest effort is especially audacious.
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