Latest "MQ-1" stories

As Predator drones retire, the Reapers’ mission grows

With the retirement of MQ-1 Predators this month, MQ-9 Reapers are executing deliberate strikes, providing armed overwatch or close-air support, and flexing to ISR taskings — all in a single mission.

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago

Air Force announces official retirement date for iconic MQ-1 Predator drone

The Air Force will officially retire its iconic, groundbreaking — and controversial ― MQ-1 Predator on March 9.

By Stephen Losey

6 years ago

MEDAL: Thank you for your service, MQ-1 Predator

The U.S. military's original unmanned recon drone will retire officially this summer.

By Military Times Editors

6 years ago

New in 2018: What you need to know

Airmen can expect 2018 to bring many critical changes that will impact their lives at home and in uniform. See all the online stories here, plus a preview of more to come.

By Air Force Times staff

6 years ago

Air Force: Mechanical failure caused Predator crash

A mechanical failure caused an MQ-1B Predator to crash Nov. 8, 2015, in U.S. Central Command’s area of operations, according to Air Combat Command.

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago

Second Predator drone crashes in Turkey in four days

An MQ-1 Predator crashed in southeast Turkey Monday morning, Incirlik Air Base said on its website.

By Stephen Losey

6 years ago