MQ-9 REAPER TAIWAN MQ-9A BLOCK 1 EXPORTABILITY

The Department of the Air Force awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems a $10.78 million contract for MQ-9 Reaper Taiwan MQ-9A Block 1 exportability work. This contract supports Taiwan's acquisition of MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, which the U.S. approved for sale to provide Taiwan with intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike capabilities against potential Chinese military threats across the Taiwan Strait. The exportability work ensures the aircraft meet NATO and international standards for foreign military sales to Taiwan.