A ‘Korean Reaper’ Is Born: South Korea Rolls Out Long-Endurance Recon UAV
South Korea continues to bolster its aerial reconnaissance capabilities with a new medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle modeled after America’s MQ-9 Reaper drone.
Canada’s Future MQ-9 Drone Fleet to Launch With Limited Capability
Canada’s first MQ-9 unmanned aerial systems are set to enter service in 2028 but will initially operate with limited functions.
US Troops in Nigeria Using Reaper Drones for Recon: Nigerian Military
US military trainers deployed to Nigeria are using high-powered drones for surveillance and intelligence gathering, the Nigerian military said.
US Revives WW2-Era Squadron for MQ-9 Reaper Operations in South Korea
The US Seventh Air Force has reactivated the World War II-era 431st Squadron as an MQ-9 Reaper unit at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea, aligning with July reports that outlined plans for extended deployment.
South Korean Crews Join US MQ-9 Reaper Training
South Korean forces trained with an MQ-9 Reaper from the California Air National Guard’s 163rd Attack Wing during a month-long exercise.
US Plans First Extended Deployment of MQ-9 Reaper Drones to South Korea
The US Air Force is planning to deploy MQ-9 Reaper drones to South Korea for a three-month rotation, marking its first extended presence on the Korean Peninsula.
US Lost Seven Multi-Million-Dollar MQ-9 Drones in Yemen Area Since March
The US has lost seven multi-million-dollar MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Yemen area since March 15, as the US Navy announced a costly warplane fell off an aircraft carrier into the Red Sea.
Yemen Houthis Say One Dead as More Than 20 Strikes Hit Rebel-Held Areas
Yemen's Houthis claimed a US strike killed a guard at a communications tower, reporting over 20 strikes before dawn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
General Atomics Tests MQ-9B Drone to NATO Fatigue Standards
General Atomics has conducted the full-scale fatigue testing of an MQ-9B aerial drone in Kansas to support NATO’s unmanned system standards.
US Marine Corps Training 100 MQ-9 Reaper Pilots for Reconnaissance
The US Marine Corps is training 100 MQ-9 Reaper pilots to support the country’s reconnaissance.
US Confirms Houthis Shot Down American Reaper Drone off Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone, a senior US defense official said, confirming an earlier claim by the Iran-backed group.
US Confirms Reaper Flights Over Gaza in Search of Hostages
The Pentagon has confirmed flying unarmed MQ-9 Reaper drones over Gaza to help recover Hamas-held hostages.
Canada to Buy MQ-9 Reaper Drones, Hellfire Missiles From US: Report
The Canadian military plans to procure MQ-9 Reaper drones and Hellfire missiles as part of an up to $3.7-billion new defense investment.
US Air Force Trials Satellite Launch and Recovery Solution With Reaper Drone in Poland
The US Air Force has demonstrated the Satellite Launch and Recovery Package with an MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle in Mirosławiec.
Russia Says Jets Scrambled to Intercept Two Drones Over Black Sea
Russia said it dispatched two fighter jets to intercept two drones over the Black Sea, without specifying which countries had deployed them.
