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US Air Force Eyes Cheaper, Faster Drone to Replace MQ-9 Reaper Fleet

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The US Air Force is looking for a new drone to replace its existing MQ-9A Reaper fleet, requiring the replacement to be both cheaper and faster. Significant operational losses of current drones have accelerated the need for a suitable alternative. Defense manufacturer General Atomics has put forward its Wildfire drone as a candidate for the role. The initiative is expected to influence the broader direction of future drone development within the US military. This development comes as India separately pursues a $3 billion acquisition of MQ-9 drones from the United States.

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