Potential Foreign Military Sale of 4 MQ-9s to Spain

The U.S. Congress has been informed on the potential sale of four MQ-9 Block 5 aircraft to Spain. The total cost of the contract including associated equipment, parts and logistical support is estimated to cost $243 million.

MQ-9 Reaper - 090609-F-0000M-777
By U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Ridgeway [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

“Spain requests these capabilities to provide for the defense of its deployed troops, regional security, and interoperability with the United States,” the notification stated.

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