US Air Force scrambles to rebuild MQ-9 reaper fleet after heavy combat losses

As the US Air Force navigates significant MQ-9 Reaper drone losses during its operations in the Middle East, they're turning to General Atomics for surplus aircraft. With their drone inventory shrinking, the military is also salvaging retired Predator drones for essential components. This strategy underscores the hurdles in keeping their aerial surveillance and strike capabilities at peak performance.