General Atomics’ Wildfire enters Pentagon MQ-9 successor bid
By The BriefBrief
General Atomics’ Wildfire concept has been entered into a new Pentagon competition seeking a next-generation medium-altitude, long-endurance ISR and strike drone. The effort is positioned as a successor to the MQ-9 Reaper.
WHO:General Atomics
WHAT:Wildfire concept entered into a Pentagon competition for a next-generation medium-altitude, long-endurance ISR and strike drone
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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