The United States sends drones to South America to combat drug cartels, having previously been deployed in Africa
The United States transferred several MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador. The US lost at least 45 drones during the Iran war. The MQ-9 Reaper can carry missiles and bombs and is used for surveillance and precision attacks. Ecuador's defense minister confirmed two drones arrived and are operating in its airspace.
- The United States moved several MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador.
- The US lost at least 45 of its Reaper fleet during the Iran war.
- The MQ-9 Reaper can carry missiles and bombs and is an unmanned aircraft used for surveillance and precision attacks.
- Ecuador's Minister of Defense said two of the drones were delivered and are operating in their airspace.
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