Saudi Arabia on Iran shooting down MQ-9s, implication on talks with GA-ASI

By Tactical Report Defense Desk

5 May 2026

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Summary

Iran is said to have shot down more than 20 U.S. MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over its

territories, during the conflict with the U.S. and Israel.

Beforehand, Saudi Arabia and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) were in talks on MQ-9B UAVs and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).

Unlock the full note to explore how the Saudis assess the cited event, and its implication on the negotiations track.

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