MQ-9 Upgrade

Abstract

The MQ-9 Upgrade Program will develop and integrate improvements for existing systems and field new capabilities for the MQ-9 fleet through an Agile Acquisition Strategy. The objective is to enable rapid fielding of new software, hardware, and sustainability for integration into the MQ-9 fleet. Per the Combined Capability List (CCL) signed 20 June 2017, capabilities may include, but are not limited to, efforts to reduce system configurations; perform technology upgrades; increase pilot awareness and usability; improve reconnaissance targeting and exploitation; expand weapons system selection and lethality; enlarge suitability to varying operational theaters; Diminishing Manufacturing source (DMS); improve security and self protect; reduce logistics footprint; train the warfighter. Activities also include studies, analysis, simulations, demonstrations, and testing and the use of "experts" and agencies in developing and testing MQ-9 system capabilities, to include SIL/HIL and DET improvements. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver MQ-9 weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605826F, 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605830F, 0605831F, 0605832F, and 0605898F. Funding may be used to address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) issues.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2019
• Source ID: 675249_0205219F_7_3600_PB_2019

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• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.