Vulnerable but valuable: Why US uses MQ‑9 Reapers; India set to get 31 drones
US Central Command has lost nearly thirty MQ-9 Reaper drones to Iranian forces. These drones have been vital for surveillance and strike missions in West
US Central Command has lost nearly thirty MQ-9 Reaper drones to Iranian forces. These drones have been vital for surveillance and strike missions in West Asia.
India is acquiring over thirty Reapers for its army, air force, and navy. The procurement includes local assembly and maintenance facilities for the drones. Deliveries
of these advanced aircraft are scheduled to commence in 2029.
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