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The Air Force Calls the MQ-9 the ‘MVP’ of Epic Fury, but Budget Priorities Still Favor Crewed Fighters
Key Takeaways
- 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.
- The MQ-9’s battlefield value was accompanied by losses that underscored its vulnerability to modern air defenses.
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