Iran has reportedly shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper in the latest clash over the Strait of Hormuz. The MQ-9 Reaper has long been one of the U.S. military’s most important tools for persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. But the reported loss of dozens of Reapers during the Iran conflict is raising a bigger question: can the U.S. continue relying on a drone designed to loiter for long hours in heavily contested airspace? In this video, we examine the MQ-9 Reaper’s capabilities, including its endurance, range, speed and role in U.S. operations, and explore why its greatest strengths can also become vulnerabilities against advanced air-defence systems. Josh Barnes brings you the latest on Firstpost Live.
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