# US expected to shift Africa-based MQ-9 Reapers to South America command

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- CNN, 2026-09-18 10:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/18/politics/us-military-drones-south-america

> The US military is expected to transfer MQ-9 Reaper drones operating over Africa to the US command responsible for South America, according to six sources familiar with the planning.