MQ-9 BLOCK 5 WEAPONIZATION AND FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) POD INTEGRATION (FRANCE)

The U.S. Department of the Air Force is procuring from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Block 5 weaponization upgrades and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) pod integration specifically for France, valued at USD 33,348,682.7. This contract enhances the MQ-9 Reaper drone's capabilities for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strikes using weapons like Hellfire missiles and laser-guided bombs. It supports allied interoperability through FMS, aligning with the Reaper's role in persistent attack and reconnaissance missions.