REAPER to remain a UOR and support AFG Security Forces and be funded by NATO would seem to be a winner for the budget managers! WRT to SCAVENGER then yes, REAPER may well be a winner again as it would be a quick win as I am not sure what will come of the Anglo/French joint development vision for a future MALE UAV. One would assume, there will be subtle differences to what each country would wish deliver from any new designate aircraft and potentially this would not be deliverable.
I again assume that further development for the MQ-9 by GA is essential to make this an asset that could deploy and be utilised in "worldwide" environments?