https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hunt-for-mq-9-reaper-successor-surprisingly-includes-exotic-aircraft-manufacturer-otto-aerospaceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hunt-for-mq-9-reaper-successor-surprisingly-includes-exotic-aircraft-manufacturer-otto-aerospacehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hunt-for-mq-9-reaper-successor-surprisingly-includes-exotic-aircraft-manufacturer-otto-aerospace#u100302Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:10:30 +0000The Air Force has named seven companies to compete for the new MMA drone program, which aims to replace the MQ-9 Reaper. This competition includes Otto Aerospace, a manufacturer of exotic aircraft. The shift toward a successor follows heavy losses of Reaper aircraft, leading the military to consider divestment and the adoption of attrition-tolerant aircraft. The new program seeks a platform capable of surviving in contested environments where the current fleet is vulnerable.Why it mattersThe MQ-9 Reaper has served as a primary remotely piloted aircraft for surveillance and strikes. Increasing