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Wildfire Drone Enters Pentagon Competition

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The Wildfire concept, a next-generation medium-altitude, long-endurance ISR and strike drone, has been entered into a new Pentagon competition. The drone is being considered as a potential successor to the MQ-9 Reaper. The competition aims to find a new generation of drones with advanced capabilities.

Why it matters

The development of the Wildfire drone is significant as it represents a potential advancement in ISR and strike capabilities for the US military. The competition highlights the Pentagon's efforts to modernize its drone fleet with next-generation technology.

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