BLUF
U.S. Air Force leaders identified the MQ-9 Reaper as a decisive asset during operations against Iran while defending a fiscal 2027 budget that still prioritises crewed fighters over rapidly expanding uncrewed combat aircraft capabilities.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the operational role of uncrewed aircraft in modern high-threat air campaigns.
- Analyse the strategic integration of crewed and uncrewed aircraft in achieving air power roles.
