HomeWorldThe US is urging...

The US is urging the Pentagon to speed up the delivery of attack drones to Ukraine

Photo: US Army

We are talking about the MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1C Gray Eagle – American reconnaissance and strike drones.

US Congressmen have asked Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to speed up the Pentagon’s consideration of the Ukrainian authorities’ request for the supply of large unmanned aerial vehicles. On Thursday, September 22, according to Reuters.

“Ukraine would better counter Russian threats with advanced unmanned aerial systems or drones like the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or MQ-9A Reaper,” the group of 17 lawmakers said in a letter to Austin.

According to congressmen, these advanced unmanned aerial vehicle systems can be placed far from the front lines of war. The drones will provide the continuous surveillance and precise long-range tracking and targeting necessary to counter Russian missiles.

The lawmakers emphasized that it is important to send the equipment to Kyiv as soon as possible.

The Pentagon said it was aware of Ukraine’s request for these drones.

“We know that the Ukrainians have requested Gray Eagles or have an interest in Gray Eagles, but there has been no decision on this,” said US Department of Defense spokesman Patrick Ryder.

The MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1C Gray Eagle are American reconnaissance and strike drones actively used by the US military and its allies in Iraq and Afghanistan.

As you know, on September 13, information appeared that the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down an Iranian drone for the first time.

The previous day, ISW said that Iran may send the first batch of drones to Russia, depending on the receipt of Su-35 military aircraft from the Russian Federation.

News from Correspondent.net on Telegram. Subscribe to our channel Athletistic

Source: korrespondent

- A word from our sponsors -

Most Popular

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

More from Author

- A word from our sponsors -

Read Now

Poland again raised air force due to a missile attack.

On the night of March 29, Poland scrambled its own and allied aircraft against the backdrop of the activity of Russian long-range aviation, which launched a massive attack on Ukraine. .in_text_content_22 { width: 300px; height: 600px; } @media(min-width: 600px) { .in_text_content_22 { width: 580px; height:...

During the night, Ukrainian units destroyed 84 air targets

On the night of March 29, the Russian Nazis launched a powerful missile and air strike on the facilities of the fuel and energy sector of Ukraine, using various types of missiles and attack UAVs. .in_text_content_22 { width: 300px; height: 600px; } @media(min-width: 600px) { .in_text_content_22...

The Russians hit the Ukrainian energy sector – they launched “Daggers”, ballistics, cruise missiles and “shaheds”

On the night of March 29, Russian troops attacked the energy structure of Ukraine. Thermal and hydroelectric power stations were damaged. .in_text_content_22 { width: 300px; height: 600px; } @media(min-width: 600px) { .in_text_content_22 { width: 580px; height: 400px; } } . Under attack were Dnepr, Kamenskoye,...

Mazda CX-30 updated

It's not that we didn't expect this...