MQ-9 Upgrade
Abstract
Due to a database error, the funding was incorrectly placed in the MQ-9 Upgrade BPAC (675249). Upon budget approval, the Air Force will correct this error and internally move the funding to the correct MQ-9 SLAM BPAC (675212). 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 3 August 2023, capabilities may include, but are not limited to, address National Defense Strategy Directives, enable readiness, enable effective and reliable open architecture systems, reduce MX and ops logistics footprint, reduce impacts of multiple configurations, and enable airspace integration/access. *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 weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. This program is Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year. 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, 2025
- Source ID
- 675249_0205219F_7_3600_PB_2025
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