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MQ-9 Reaper drone on a runway, armed with laser-guided rockets, under a clear blue sky.

MQ-9 Reaper Tests Fire Laser-Guided Rockets

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has successfully tested the MQ-9 Reaper's firepower, flawlessly launching laser-guided rockets at various targets, including aerial ones, using a specialized launcher. The live-fire trials, conducted at the Nevada Test and Training Range, mark a significant milestone in the drone's air-to-ground capabilities.

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MQ-9 Reaper drone in flight with missiles against a blue sky and desert landscape.

Air Force MQ-9 Drone Tests Cheap Air-to-Air Missiles Against Aerial Targets

The Air Force's MQ-9 Reaper drone just proved its mettle in a live demo, successfully taking down aerial targets with the help of laser-guided Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) missiles. This milestone test at the Nevada Test and Training Range brings new firepower to the fight against one-way attack drones.

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