Poland leased MQ-9A Reaper drones from the USA: where they will be used
The drones will be used by the Polish Air Force.
< p>drones MALE MQ-9A Reaper, leased from the USA, arrived in Poland. The drones were leased as part of an urgent operational need.
This was announced on February 12 by Polish Minister of Defense Mariusz Blaszczak on Twitter.
It is noted that the drones will be used by the country's Air Force, in particular for reconnaissance on the eastern border of Poland.
The MQ-9 Reaper is a reconnaissance strike UAV with a maximum takeoff weight of 4763 kg. It is equipped with a turboprop engine, allowing it to reach speeds of more than 445 km per hour. The maximum flight duration is 27 hours. The drone can be armed with anti-tank missiles, guided bombs and other weapons.
Recall that Polish President Andrzej Duda said that Russia's attack on Poland would mean Russia's attack on NATO. According to Duda, the answer would be quick and decisive.
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