The United States Air Force is actively searching for a more cost-effective and rapid successor to its MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles. This initiative comes in response to notable drone losses during current military operations. To address this need, manufacturer General Atomics has put forward its new Wildfire drone model as a viable option. This acquisition strategy is expected to influence the future trajectory of drone technology within the American armed forces. Meanwhile, India is reportedly negotiating a three-billion-dollar acquisition of the existing MQ-9 drone systems.
Source : Times of India
