MQ-9 Upgrade
Abstract
The MQ-9 Upgrade Program develops and integrates improvements for existing systems and fields 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 measures for integration into the MQ-9 fleet. Per the Candidate Capability List (CCL) signed on 30 August 2022, capabilities may include, but are not limited to, efforts to reduce system configurations; enable battlespace integration; implement open architecture; enable Command and Control and mission resiliency; mitigate Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) through planned technology upgrades; enable airspace integration; increase weather tolerance; enable airborne situational awareness; enable operations in a contested environment; improve cybersecurity resilience; improve reliability and maintainability; increase lethality; improve the human machine interface to enhance the user experience; and improve readiness. *Indicates efforts and solutions in support of the modernization MQ-9 Multi-Domain Operations (M2DO) configuration. Activities also include studies, analysis, simulations, demonstrations, prototyping, and testing. The Upgrade Program may use subject matter experts and agencies to develop and test MQ-9 system capabilities and make improvements to System Integration Laboratory (SIL)/ Hardware in the Loop Laboratory (HILL) and Detachment 3 (Det 3). 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 element 0605831F. Funding may be used to address Diminishing Manufacturing Source (DMS) and Non-Recurring Engineering issues. Where appropriate, there will be cost sharing on joint efforts that are required by all programs to support new capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 675249_0205219F_7_3600_PB_2024
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