Remote missions demand real flexibility. Whether launching from a warship at sea or a dirt strip in the middle of the jungle, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Mojave STOL is a rugged, multi-mission UAS that warfighters can count on anywhere. See it here: https://www.ga-asi.com/remotely-pilot…The MQ-9 Reaper first flew 25 years ago, and somehow it’s still getting tasked. It’s slow, non-stealthy, and not built to survive in the worst modern air-defense environments. But it’s also one of the most useful “eyes in the sky” systems the U.S. has. From border missions to Operation Epic Fury, the Reaper keeps showing up. The Marine Corps is even using it for Indo-Pacific concepts too, pushing range, comms, and new payloads.In this video, we cover where the MQ-9 came from, what it’s doing today, why it’s still valuable, and where the platform starts to run into hard limits.00:00 – Intro01:00 – What is the MQ-9 Reaper04:02 – The Reaper’s evolution05:55 – Ad07:02 – What keeps the Reaper relevant today10:49 – Air Force efforts to retire it14:07 – Cruise missiles, jammers, and other adaptations