
The Air Force Calls the MQ-9 the ‘MVP’ of Epic Fury, but Budget Priorities Still Favor Crewed Fighters
U.S. Air Force leaders praised the MQ-9 Reaper’s performance in Operation Epic Fury, even as lawmakers questioned why the service’s budget still leans far more heavily toward crewed aircraft.
- Air Force leaders told Congress the MQ-9 Reaper was the workhorse of Operation Epic Fury.
- Lawmakers argued the budget still favors crewed fighters far more than unmanned systems.
















