MQ-9 Reaper drone replaced despite operational success

The U.S. Air Force is gradually retiring the MQ-9 Reaper drone despite the system's excellent tactical results over two decades.

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This decision reflects strategic evolution toward new generations of automated and unmanned systems.

The Reaper remains operational but is being replaced by more modern platforms.

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