The Pentagon conducted a small exercise in which the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle took off for the first time
What is known
Highway landings and takeoffs have become part of the effort tomaintaining air power in the absence of access to traditional infrastructure. The exercises were held on two sections of the route in Wyoming. In addition to the MQ-9 Reaper, the event was attended by two iconic A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, a special-purpose transport aircraft MC-130J Commando II and two special-purpose helicopters MH-6M Little Bird.
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Agile Chariot teachings focus on a new conceptUnited States Air Force called Agile Combat Employment (ACE). It is designed to ensure the timely use of combat aircraft if military bases are threatened or destroyed. Such conditions may arise in the event of military conflicts with China or the Russian Federation.
Aircraft landed on Highway 287,where a forward armament and refueling point was established. Specialists carried out rearmament and refueling operations, after which the military transport again took to the skies.
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Landing drone MQ-9 Reaper made the 2ndSpecial Operations Squadron, which is part of the 919th Special Operations Wing, and the takeoff and second flight is the 65th Special Operations Squadron. The US military prefers to keep the details of the drone mission under wraps. It is only noted that during the exercises, the drone demonstrated the ability to expand operational capabilities to protect American interests around the world.