The Department of the Air Force is procuring MQ-9 Ground Control Stations, including BADDC and Linux retrofits, from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for $17,751,250.91. These ground control stations enable remote piloting, sensor operation, and mission control for the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft system, supporting intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. This retrofit enhances cybersecurity, situational awareness, and compatibility with modern operating systems in a key USAF RPA platform.
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https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA868922F2601_9700_FA868920D2020_9700
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