16 July 2026 at 7:29 am
Summary
The U.S. Air Force is seeking to replace its expensive MQ-9 Reaper drones with cheaper, mass-producible unmanned aircraft after significant losses in recent conflicts involving Iran. The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit is soliciting proposals for a "Massed Modular Aircraft" concept, aiming for operational capability by 2031, to provide a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for various missions.
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