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Department of the Air Force · US
The Department of the Air Force awarded a contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for $70,814,839.60. This project upgrades MQ-9 Reaper Block 1 unmanned combat air vehicles to the Block 5 configuration with power enhancements and other technical improvements.
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The contract 'MQ-9 REAPER BLOCK 5 POWER RETROFIT UCA' for $70,814,839.60 funds upgrades to MQ-9 Reaper Block 1 unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs) to the Block 5 configuration, focusing on power enhancements via an upgraded electrical system providing more power (up to 11.0 kW/45.0 kVA), alongside improvements like redesigned avionics bay, digital electronic engine control, improved landing gear, encrypted datalinks, additional radio, and enhanced software for better endurance, payload, and operational capabilities.
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