MQ-9 Reaper
The MQ-9 Reaper is a US-built long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft used for intelligence and strike missions. CENTCOM’s Operation Epic Fury fact sheet lists MQ-9 surveillance and attack drones among US assets employed in the Iran war. The entry establishes theater use at the system level, not the location or task of any individual aircraft.
MQ-9 Reaper at a glance
| Manufacturer | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Category | Armed ISR UAV |
| Role | Long-endurance surveillance and attack UAV. |
| Aliases | MQ-9 · Predator B |
| Evidence status | Confirmed system use |
What the public record establishes
CENTCOM’s Operation Epic Fury fact sheet lists MQ-9 surveillance and attack drones among US assets employed in the Iran war. The entry establishes theater use at the system level, not the location or task of any individual aircraft.
The distinction between platform identity and event attribution matters. A manufacturer page can establish what a drone is; an official military release, UN report, or conflict-monitoring source is needed to establish where it appears in a war. Where those records do not align, this page keeps the uncertainty visible.
This is a non-operational reference page. It explains the manufacturer, platform family, and public conflict record without providing instructions for building, targeting, deploying, or modifying a weapon system.
Wars covered
- 2026 Iran War — February 2026–present
MQ-9 Reaper FAQ
Who makes the MQ-9 Reaper?
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Where has the MQ-9 Reaper been documented?
2026 Iran War
Is the MQ-9 Reaper identification fully confirmed?
Confirmed system use. This status applies to the level of evidence described on this page, not to every individual battlefield claim.
Primary and monitoring sources
- CENTCOM Operation Epic Fury fact sheet (official)
- General Atomics MQ-9A product page (manufacturer)