Military UAVs

Iran-linked UAV reportedly struck US base by approaching behind friendly aircraft

By 2024-01-29T22:21:00

Mq-9 Reaper c Air Combat Command

Source: US Air Force/Air Combat Command

Unconfirmed reports suggest an Iranian-backed militia group was able to strike a US base in Jordan by flying an uncrewed aerial vehicle behind an American aircraft preparing to land at the site.

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