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The U.S. Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit have narrowed the field to seven companies for the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program, a low-cost successor to the MQ-9 Reaper. The shortlist includes established drone makers and unexpected entrants like Otto Aerospace. The Air Force aims to field 500 units by 2032 at a target cost of $10 million each, driven by recent Reaper losses in Iran.
The U.S. Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit have narrowed the field to seven companies for the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program, a low-cost drone initiative designed to replace the MQ-9 Reaper. The Air Force aims to field 500 units by 2032 at a target cost of $10 million per airframe, a fraction of the $30 million+ cost of current platforms. This push follows significant Reaper losses during operations against Iran, prompting a shift toward attritable, mass-producible systems.
The U.S. Air Force is fast-tracking the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program to replace MQ-9A Reapers lost in operations against Iran. Targeting a $10 million unit price for the air vehicle, the service aims to field at least 180 drones by 2029, using proven technology to lower costs while maintaining strike and reconnaissance capabilities.
The US Air Force is accelerating the development of the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) to replace MQ-9 Reapers lost in Iran. Targeting a $10 million unit cost, the program aims to field 180 drones by 2029, using proven technology to ensure rapid production and high attrition tolerance.