On August 17, French Reaper Block 5 delivered for the first time a laser-guided GBU12 ammunition in an operational setting. The block 5 system has thus just taken a new step towards its full operational capacity. It offers more powerful Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sensors and paves the way for improved kinetic capabilities.
![]() |
MQ-9 Reaper Block 5 (Picture source: French Armed Forces)

