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doctrine-change2026-06-04 23:20 UTC🇺🇸 United States (virtual talk hosted by the Mitchell Institute)
US Air Force outlines modular, lower-cost requirements for an MQ-9 Reaper successor dubbed “MQ-9 Next”
The article describes USAF leadership discussing early requirements for an MQ-9 Reaper replacement emphasizing modular hardware/software, open architecture, and lower-cost, more attritable operations. It reflects an evolving acquisition/doctrine approach rather than a specific drone strike or incident.
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Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-06-04 23:20
Reported
2026-06-04
Location
United States (virtual talk hosted by the Mitchell Institute)
Coordinates
39.7837, -100.4459
Confidence
78 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No physical damage described; discussion of future MQ-9 replacement requirements and attritable/modular design goals.
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