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Lead-off hitter 3 software line development for the MQ-9… | Contract Details | Drone Consult

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Lead-off hitter 3 software line development for the MQ-9 platform

ValueUSD 52.0M≈ EUR 47.9M

BuyerDefense Contract Management Agency · US

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Why this matters

The published contract value is USD 52.0M.
The buyer is Defense Contract Management Agency (US).
It is categorised as Sustainment, with mission focus isr.
The record comes from an official procurement registry (USAspending (FPDS)).

The 'LEAD-OFF HITTER 3 SOFTWARE LINE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MQ-9 PLATFORM' contract, valued at $52,026,979.95, funds the development and fielding of advanced software for the MQ-9 Reaper UAV platform, specifically enhancing the Air Force Special Operations Command's (AFSOC) Medium Altitude Long Endurance Tactical (MALET) Lead-Off Hitter (LOH) software line to improve capabilities for strike, reconnaissance, and special operations missions.

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Buyer

Defense Contract Management Agency

agency · Fort Lee, Virginia

Vendor

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

company · Poway

Award Date

28 Jan 2018

Bidders

Original Source

usaspending.gov↗

https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA862018F2363_9700_FA862015G4040_9700

Related Sources (5)

airforce-technology.com(news)↗afjag.af.mil(official)↗aviationtoday.com(news)↗airuniversity.af.edu(news)↗sofrep.com(news)↗

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Data quality

90/100High

Composite of source reliability, field completeness and cross-references.

Source: usaspending.govOfficial registry
Completeness: 7/7 core fields
Corroboration: 6 sources
Updated: 2026-08-02