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Italy orders two MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers to expand its existing fleet

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Italy has ordered two General Atomics MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft through a U.S. Air Force Foreign Military Sales case. The aircraft, drawn from the manufacturer’s remaining unsold inventory, are scheduled for delivery at the end of 2027 and will support Italy’s surveillance fleet.

Discovered 2026-09-08T10:06:01.742596-07:00 | 2026-09-08T10:06:01.742596-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Italy is expanding its existing Reaper fleet with two Block 5 aircraft, reinforcing its remotely piloted surveillance capability.
  • The sale illustrates continued European demand for U.S.-origin unmanned systems and proceeds through the Foreign Military Sales channel.
  • Delivery is scheduled for the end of 2027, giving operators and suppliers a defined timeline for fleet planning and capability growth.

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