General Atomics test fires APKWS counter-UAS rockets from MQ-9A
The demonstration opens up a potential counter-UAS role for the MQ-9A, which is searching for a new niche in environments of high-intensity conflict. Uncrewed aircraft manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has successfully fired low-cost guided rockets from the MQ-9A Reaper remotely pilo
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