Reaper Drones Head to Latin America: What the Shift Reveals About Washington's New Priorities
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Possible destinations include Ecuador, a country that has maintained security cooperation with the United States since the beginning of the year, according to diplomatic reports.
The Pentagon will soon send the advanced drones "MQ-9 Reaper" currently operating over Africa to the American command responsible for South America!
After consulting with half a dozen sources familiar with the decision, CNN media has revealed that the U.S. Air Force is preparing to redeploy its MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to South America, in line with what analysts observe as a broader trend to strengthen the military presence in the region [...] Entry The U.S. Air Force prepares the redeployment of MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to South America appears first in Military Zone.
Both governments have recently ratified their intention to expand operations against transnational organized crime and drug trafficking.Parallelly, the United States is advancing a process of acquiring for Ecuador a Group 3 UAV system composed of three take-off and vertical landing aircraft, aimed at strengthening the intelligence, surveillance and recognition capabilities of the Ecuadorian Navy and Coast Guard.
US MILITARY MOVES DRONES FROM AFRICA TO SOUTH AMERICA: REPORT
Mon 21 September 2026: The US military is expected to transfer MQ-9 Reaper drones currently operating in Africa to the US Southern Command, CNN reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the plans. The move is reportedly part of a broader deployment of military equipment to South America as US officials emphasize partnerships for possible counternarcotics […]
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