How UK plans to lead the way with Reaper successor
The UK Royal Air Force has laid out its ambition to be at the forefront of international operations with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted air system, after signing Belgium as its first training partner for the type.
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94 million pounds will be invested into RAF Waddington in order to accommodate 16 MQ-9B SkyGuardian MALE drones. Once complete, the upgraded centre will serve as an international training facility for allied forces who own or plan on purchasing the MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian.