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The Defense Contract Management Agency is procuring MALET MQ-9 ATLC (Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability) kits from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, valued at USD 6,980,255.23, for installation on MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft systems. This enhances operational safety and efficiency by enabling automatic takeoff and landing, supporting the MQ-9's role in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. The MQ-9 Reaper, produced by General Atomics, is a key U.S. Air Force asset for persistent ISR with modular sensor and weapon payloads.
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