MQ-1 BLK 5 AND BLK 10 TO BLK 15 CONFIGURATION

The Department of the Air Force is procuring MQ-1 Predator UAV configuration upgrades from Block 5 and Block 10 to Block 15 from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, valued at USD 14,950,398.27. These upgrades include enhanced avionics, datalinks, countermeasures, modified v-tail planes, upgraded multi-spectral targeting systems, wing extensions, and deicing equipment to improve endurance, reliability, and armed reconnaissance capabilities. The purpose is to sustain the MQ-1B Predator's role in airborne surveillance, target acquisition, and strike missions with longer endurance and advanced sensors.