General Atomics Plans 'Wildfire' Drone
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General Atomics is developing a new drone, called 'Wildfire', to pitch for the Pentagon's Massed Modular Aircraft program, aiming to succeed the MQ-9 Reaper. The company expects the drone to exceed many of the military's requirements. The program focuses on a low-cost solution.
Why it matters
The development of the 'Wildfire' drone is significant as it represents a potential successor to the MQ-9 Reaper, offering advanced capabilities at a lower cost, which could impact the future of military unmanned aerial vehicles.
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