MQ-9 technology maturation effort for the U.S. Marine Corps

The Department of the Air Force awarded a contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the maturation and integration of advanced payloads on MQ-9 Reaper drones. This effort includes the SkyTower II pod developed with GALT to enhance operational capabilities like Link-16 networking, electronic warfare, airborne early warning, and maritime surface search. The contract is valued at $51,978,037.09.

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Winner: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Awarded value: USD 52.0M≈ EUR 47.8M
Bidders: 1single bid
Category: Payloads & sensors · Fixed-wing · Air

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The 'MQ-9 TECHNOLOGY MATURATION EFFORT' contract, valued at $51,978,037.09, funds the maturation and integration of advanced payloads on MQ-9 Reaper drones for the U.S. Marine Corps, notably the SkyTower II pod developed with GALT via middle-tier acquisition to enhance operational capabilities like Link-16 networking, electronic warfare, airborne early warning, and maritime surface search, targeting initial operational capability in 2026.

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Original title: MQ-9 technology maturation effort
Award date: 18 Mar 2016
End date: 30 Sept 2020
Contract type: Development
Mission: ISR · Electronic Warfare · Border Surveillance · Maritime Patrol · Fixed-wing
End use: Military · Defense & security research
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