MQ-9 reaper cryptographic core modernization (CCM) integration

The Defense Contract Management Agency has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems a $15,830,673.25 contract for the MQ-9 Reaper Cryptographic Core Modernization (CCM) Integration, procuring the integration of modernized cryptographic core technology into the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial system. This upgrade is managed under an existing framework agreement (FA8620-19-F-2309 task order under FA8620-15-G-4040) to enhance secure communications and data protection capabilities. It aligns with broader U.S. Air Force efforts to modernize the MQ-9 fleet for sustained operational effectiveness in contested environments.