MQ-9 Reaper – Page 2 – The Defense Post

Mar- 2025 -

17 March

Air

US Marines MQ-9 Network Extension Pod Delivered for Final Tests

The US Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper test squadron at Pax River, Maryland, has taken delivery of its first SkyTower II airborne network extension pod.

7 March

Air

Members of Holloman, TowFLEXX Miltech and Evitado conduct an MQ-9 Reaper towing demonstration at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Feb. 27, 2025. The 49th Maintenance Group is enhancing mission readiness by partnering with Evitado Technologies and TowFLEXX Miltech to develop a cutting-edge anti-collision solution for aircraft towing, integrating sustainable, emissions-free technologies that align with the Department of Defense’s Green Procurement Program and improve operational safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah Pedrazzini)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Demos Electric Aircraft Towing System in New Mexico

The US Air Force has demonstrated a fully electric towing capability in New Mexico to support independent aircraft operations at military bases.

Jan- 2025 -

6 January

Air

A US Air Force Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Mission Sustainment Team watches as an MQ-9 Reaper prepares to land on an unprepared dirt surface

Giulia Bernacchi

US Air Force Tests MQ-9 Reaper Drone in Challenging Environments

The US Air Force has conducted Exercise Reaper Castillo to test the mission capabilities of the MQ-9 Reaper in challenging environments.

Sep- 2024 -

18 September

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US MQ-9 Drone Crashes Near Yemen: Pentagon

A US MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed near Yemen, the Pentagon said, after Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to have downed several of the aircraft in recent days.

Aug- 2024 -

19 August

Africa

Joe Saballa

AFRICOM Seeking New Long-Range ISR Drone to Replace MQ-9 Reaper

The US Africa Command is seeking a potential replacement for its MQ-9 Reaper drones to conduct long-range reconnaissance missions.

16 August

Air

Joe Saballa

Italy Cleared to Buy Six MQ-9 Reaper Drones for $738M

Italy has received US clearance to procure MQ-9 Reaper drones from General Atomics.

Jul- 2024 -

8 July

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marine MQ-9 Reapers to Carry ‘Invisible Cloak’ Pod

The US Marine Corps has equipped its MQ-9 Reaper drone with an electronic warfare pod that makes the aircraft nearly invisible to enemy eyes.

May- 2024 -

6 May

Air

Joe Saballa

After ATACMS Delivery, Ukraine Pleads for MQ-9 Reaper Drones From US

Ukraine has moved the US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone to the top of its weapons wish list as it prepares for another major counteroffensive this year.

Feb- 2024 -

21 February

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US MQ-9 Reaper Downed off Yemen by Apparent Houthi Missile

An American MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed off the coast of Yemen after apparently being struck by a missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the Pentagon said.

Jan- 2024 -

5 January

Air