US EditionUS establishes new Reaper drone unit 250 miles from China
The 431st Squadron’s permanent MQ-9 deployment enhances surveillance and reconnaissance along the Korean Peninsula and Indo-Pacific, supporting U.S.-South Korea military cooperation.
- On September 29, 2025, the U.S. military reestablished the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron at the air base located in Gunsan, on the western coast of the Korean Peninsula, to operate MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles.
- This reactivation revived a World War II-era fighter squadron to establish a permanent drone presence amid regional tensions and to bolster intelligence capabilities.
- The MQ-9 Reaper, outfitted with advanced sensors and laser systems, delivers real-time battlefield monitoring and target marking, aiding joint U.S. and South Korean efforts in gathering intelligence and conducting reconnaissance.
- Lieutenant Douglas Slater stated the deployment "brings a powerful capability to the region" and demonstrates a shared commitment to maintaining Indo-Pacific security and stability.
- This move signals a strengthened U.S. commitment in the region, enhancing joint forces' readiness to respond to emerging threats on the Korean Peninsula and beyond.
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The US is preparing for a new mission in the Indo-Pacific. Drone operations are planned from South Korea. North Korea is speaking to the UN.
The U.S. Air Force has established a permanent presence of American drones in the Korean Peninsula, repatriating a schedule from World War II to consolidate security in the context of military tensions in the region,...
The US Air Force is establishing a permanent drone presence on the Korean Peninsula, reviving a World War II-era squadron to bolster security amid rising military tensions in the region.
US Air Force recreates WWII-era unit to establish permanent Reaper drone presence in South Korea
The US Air Force is putting a permanent drone presence on the Korean Peninsula, reviving a World War II-era squadron to bolster security amid simmering military tensions in the region.
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