Control System Upgrade In Works For U.S. Reaper Fleet

MQ-9A Reaper

Reaper

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General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) says it is modifying the ground control station for the MQ-9A Reaper to also operate the larger MQ-9B model, with testing starting by year’s end. The June 25 announcement could remove a potential obstacle to a follow-on acquisition of MQ-9Bs by the...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

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