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MQ-9 Reaper: The only option for SOCOM’s ‘armed overwatch’ role Dr. Michael Vickers 2 hours ago An MQ- Reaper remotely piloted aircraft performs aerial maneuvers over Creech Air Force Base, Nev., June 25, 2015. (Senior Airman Cory D. Payne/Air Force) Much has been asked of our special operations forces over the past two decades, with constant deployments and multiple combat tours the norm. One thing that shouldn’t be asked of them is that they go into combat without the most effective armed overwatch capability available. To that end, U.S. Special Operations Command is nearing a decision to field a significant upgrade for its deployed forces via the Armed Overwatch program. The goal of that program is to provide SOF with a dedicated air platform capable of conducting close-air support, precision strike and advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

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