The US MQ-9 Reapers demostrated capability during Red Flag exercise being held between 27 February – 10 March. The MQ-9s successfully integrated with F-15 Eagles and F-16 Falcons during combat training scenarios designed to test and challenge the aircrew and their platform in operations such as air interdiction, strike coordination, reconnaissance and dynamic targeting.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)