MQ-9 REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT (RPA) O-LEVEL MAINTENANCE AT ACC CONUS LOCATIONS - ELLSWORTH, WHITEMAN, AND SHAW AFBS.

The Department of the Air Force, through Air Combat Command, has awarded Amentum Services, Inc. a contract valued at USD 36,203,731.95 for MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) O-level maintenance at CONUS locations including Ellsworth, Whiteman, and Shaw Air Force Bases.[source]. This organizational-level maintenance, which includes pre- and post-flight inspections, scheduled servicing, and mission readiness support, sustains the combat and training capabilities of the MQ-9 Reaper, a long-endurance UAV used for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, close air support, and precision strikes.. Strategically, the MQ-9 Reaper is a key asset in modern warfare, ensuring U.S. military superiority in complex environments through sustained operational readiness..