MQ-9 Reaper

The 731st Expeditionary Attack Squadron participated in exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25) at Camp Turzii, Romania, June 13-18.

Enhancing maritime operations: the role of 731st EATKS MQ-9 Reaper in BALTOPS 25

Throughout the exercise, the 731st EATKS worked around the clock to ensure MQ-9 mission readiness while maintaining normal operations.

The U.S. Marine Corps is set to enhance its MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft with a new advanced payload, improving their intelligence and communication capabilities. The SkyTower II (STII) pod, designed to boost cross-domain communications, was successfully integrated onto a test aircraft at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in February.

U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9 Reapers upgraded with SkyTower II for enhanced battlefield connectivity

Air, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

The U.S. Marine Corps is set to enhance its MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft with a new advanced payload, improving their intelligence and communication capabilities.

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the extension of its MQ-9 Reaper drone deployment in Romania for another year. The two unarmed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will continue to support NATO’s eastern flank by gathering intelligence until 31 March 2026.

The Netherlands extends deployment of MQ-9 Reaper drones on NATO’s eastern flank

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the extension of its MQ-9 Reaper drone deployment in Romania for another year.