Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1), the specialized Marine Corps unit tasked with operationalizing innovations for the service's air arm, is about to receive two MQ-9 Reapers.

The MQ-9 Reaper drone is often referred to as a "terrorist ... It was developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, based on the MQ-1 Predator, primarily for the U.S. Air Force.

“The 65th Special Operations Squadron hosted Exercise Reaper Castillo Nov. 4 to Dec. 18, 2024 to sharpen mission-essential tasks and develop MQ-9 Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities.

Russell and Airman First Class Ashley, a pair of MQ-9 operators assigned to the 20th Attack Squadron who immediately swung into action following the attack. The MQ-9 Reaper was initially in the ...