Market trendReviewedMay 19, 2026

Market activity observed in UAV / Drone / Uncrewed Systems segment

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As the U.S. Air Force gets started on a replacement for the MQ-9, U.S. Special Operations Command wants to ensure its needs are considered early.

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IIOS relevance score: 8

PublisherAviation Week

Publication dateMay 19, 2026

Headline (citation)SOCOM Gets Involved Early In MQ-9 Replacement Plan

AuthorBrian Everstine

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