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Air Force Upgrades·Reaper

Air Force Upgrades and Acquisitions

32 sources · first reported 3d ago

The US Air Force is upgrading its Reaper fleet with a new control system and is also accelerating studies for the A220-500. Additionally, France is bolstering its support for the Airbus A400M upgrade, and the US Navy is outlining its new needs for counter-UAS capabilities.

Why it matters

These upgrades and acquisitions are significant for the Air Force's modernization efforts and will enhance its capabilities in various areas, including unmanned aerial systems and airlift.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

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