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Order Doubled to 8 Aircraft

Date

1 Aug 2023

Program

Dutch MQ-9 Reaper

Details

RNLAF announced doubling of MQ-9A Reapers from 4 to 8.

Source

📰Source article↗

Other Dutch MQ-9 Reaper Events (6)

21 Nov 2013🎯MQ-9 Reaper Selection Announced

1 Jul 2018🏆Letter of Acceptance Signed

1 Jan 2022🎯Initial 4 MQ-9A Delivered

23 May 2023🎯Arming Decision and Ammunition Acquisition

26 Mar 2024🏆Upgrades Agreement

30 Sept 2026🎯NATO Deployment Extension to Romania

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