All-Drone USAF Air Wing

There is news that United States Air Force has announced its first air wing that will comprise of unmanned craft. The 174th Fighter Wing that used F-16s will replace it with MQ-9 Reapers. Apart from the cost factor, the drone incurs lesser maintenance and fuel costs, it also can stay in the air up to 14 hours, waiting for the enemy to make some activity. The MQ-9s cost has doubled in the last few years, to about $18 million...

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