The Air Force wants cheap drones that can fake being stealth jets after losing 45 Reapers in Iran

The Air Force wants drones spanning hobbyist toys to full stealth fighters Fighter-mimicking drones must fly past Mach 1.6 at high altitude Bomber-sized drones need matching radar, heat, and physical dimension signatures The US Air Force is seeking industry proposals for target drones capable of imitating threats from cheap commercial aircraft to stealth fighters. A recent Request for Information issued by the service sets a deadline of September 28 2026 for companies to submit concepts. The requested drone series would span nearly every category of aerial threat, from small hobbyist-style platforms to heavy bombers. A range of threats in one…