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Heavy MQ-9 Reaper losses to shape Pentagon replacement plans
Original: Heavy losses of MQ-9 Reaper to factor in future plans to divest, replace aircraft https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pen
The US Air Force is weighing its future divestment and replacement strategy for the MQ-9 Reaper drone in light of heavy combat losses of the aircraft. Defense officials say attrition rates will factor into decisions on when and how to retire the remotely piloted fleet and field successor platforms, a debate now drawing attention among defense analysts and aviation watchers.
Why now: Recent heavy losses of the Reaper drone have intensified debate over how quickly the US should replace its drone fleet.
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