MQ-9 Reaper
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Oct- 2021 -22 October
US Marines Officially Acquire MQ-9A Reaper Drones
The US Marine Corps has officially taken ownership of two previously-leased MQ-9A Reapers expected to bolster its expeditionary program.
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Sep- 2021 -15 September
Pentagon Awards $30.5M Contract for Italian AF UAV Upgrade
The Department of Defense has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. a $30.5 million contract to upgrade the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9A Predator B combat drones.
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9 September
US Marine Corps Acquires First MQ-9A ‘Reaper’
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (VMU-1) has procured an MQ-9A “Reaper” unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a first for the Marine Corps.
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Aug- 2021 -25 August
French MQ-9 Reaper Block 5 Drone Executes First Airstrike
France announced that one of its MQ-9 Reaper Block 5 drones successfully executed its first airstrike in an "operational setting."
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Jul- 2021 -30 July
India to Finalize MQ-9 B Predator Drone Acquisition
The Indian government will wrap up the country’s acquisition of 30 US-made MQ-9 B Predator armed drones next week, Indian media reported.
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28 July
UK Buys 13 Additional Protector Drones
The UK has exercised a clause in its contract with General Atomics to buy an additional 13 Protector drones.
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20 July
USAF Demonstrates Reaper Automatic Takeoff and Landing
The US Air Force recently conducted an automatic takeoff and landing of an MQ-9 Reaper drone.
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May- 2021 -7 May
US Air National Guard to Upgrade MQ-9 Reaper
The US Air National Guard has announced a partnership with Department of Defense contractors and academia to retrofit its MQ-9 Reaper drones, adding additional capabilities.
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Feb- 2021 -8 February
SkyGuardian Protector Drone to Demonstrate Maritime Capability in UK
The United Kingdom will get its first look at the SkyGuardian drone in July when a prototype of the multi-mission Predator B aircraft will provide a series of capability demonstrations for the Royal Air Force.
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Jan- 2021 -21 January
UAE Signs Deal to Buy 50 F-35s, up to 18 Reaper Drones From US: Sources
The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 fighter jets and up to 18 MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to sources.
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