MQ-1 aircraft block upgrades installation

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The published contract value is USD 9.4M.
The buyer is Department of the Air Force (US).
It is categorised as Sustainment, with mission focus isr.
The record comes from an official procurement registry (USAspending (FPDS)).

The Department of the Air Force is procuring MQ-1 aircraft block upgrades installation from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for $9,385,006. These upgrades involve installing enhancements such as updated avionics, datalinks, countermeasures, wing extensions, de-icing systems, and improved engines on existing MQ-1 Predator UAVs to boost performance, reliability, and operational capabilities in reconnaissance and strike missions. This supports the USAF's sustainment of its legacy MQ-1 fleet for persistent ISR and targeted strikes amid transitions to newer platforms like the MQ-9 Reaper.

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https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_0062_9700_FA862010G3038_9700

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