The Pentagon's DIU is actively seeking a replacement for the MQ-9 Reaper, currently evaluating potential partners like MMA.
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Updated Sep 19
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The Pentagon's DIU is actively seeking a replacement for the MQ-9 Reaper, currently evaluating potential partners like MMA.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.DoD is exploring new long-range drones like Gamera and Swarm Aero as Reaper replacements.1 source
- Secretary Meink directed the acceleration of the replacement timeline while General Atomics shut down MQ-9A production.Sub-event
- Mach Industries won a DIU contract for a Navy program, while Atlas was involved in the RIMES program.Sub-event
DIU solicitation underway for a new drone to replace the MQ-9 Reaper, with MMA as the leading candidate.1 source
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The entities involved
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Reaper
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PENTAGON
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Defense Innovation Unit
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