USAF Seeks MQ-9 Reaper Successor
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The USAF is looking for a successor to the MQ-9 Reaper drone at a significantly lower cost of $10M each. The current MQ-9 fleet has suffered major losses, prompting the search for a new drone. The USAF has set aggressive cost and schedule goals for the new drone program.
Why it matters
The development of a new drone to succeed the MQ-9 Reaper is crucial for the USAF's unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities, and achieving a lower cost will have significant implications for the military's budget and acquisition strategies.
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