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U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Crashes Off Korean Coast

11/25/2025

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A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed near Maldo-ri Island off Korea's west coast on November 25, with no injuries or damage.
The drone was stationed at Kunsan Air Base, and the 8th Fighter Wing investigates, coordinating with South Korea's Navy and Coast Guard.
Despite the crash, other MQ-9 Reaper flights will continue with increased safety measures.
The incident follows the September establishment of a reconnaissance unit at Kunsan.

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A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed near Maldo-ri Island off Korea's west coast on November 25, with no injuries or damage.
The drone was stationed at Kunsan Air Base, and the 8th Fighter Wing investigates, coordinating with South Korea's Navy and Coast Guard.
Despite the crash, other MQ-9 Reaper flights will continue with increased safety measures.
The incident follows the September establishment of a reconnaissance unit at Kunsan.