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USAF MQ-9 Reaper crashed off the coast of South Korea

An MQ-9 Reaper drone assigned to Kunsan Air Base crashed into the sea near Maldo-Ri Island, South Korea, while performing a routine mission in November 2025. The incident was reported by U.S. Forces Korea.

Occurred 2025-11-24 · MQ-9 Reaper at United States Air Force (global operations) · General Atomics · United States Air Force (global operations) · Drones

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  1. US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea · https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/24/asia/us-reaper-drone-crash-south-korea-intl-hnk-ml · 2025-11-24

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What happened in USAF MQ-9 Reaper crashed off the coast of South Korea?
An MQ-9 Reaper drone assigned to Kunsan Air Base crashed into the sea near Maldo-Ri Island, South Korea, while performing a routine mission in November 2025. The incident was reported by U.S. Forces Korea.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 24, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in USAF MQ-9 Reaper crashed off the coast of South Korea?
MQ-9 Reaper by General Atomics is the recorded robot involved in this incident at United States Air Force (global operations).
Has anyone responded to USAF MQ-9 Reaper crashed off the coast of South Korea?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of USAF MQ-9 Reaper crashed off the coast of South Korea?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21

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Last reviewed 2026-08-21

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