An entry in the April 5 Daily Report incorrectly stated which USAF cargo aircraft consumes the most fuel. It is the C-17. We have corrected our original entry.
The Air Force is upgrading some 70 MQ-9 Reapers to a new configuration that will keep the type capable and relevant to the near-peer fight for another 15 years. It awarded General Atomics a $272.3 million contract to enhance the Reaper's weapons, electric power, connectivity, and resistance to jamming, among…