Gorgon Stare
Abstract
The Gorgon Stare system is a podded airborne sensor suite that provides city-sized wide area airborne surveillance and was integrated on MQ-9 Reapers. The Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROC) approved Air Combat Command's recommendation to transition Gorgon Stare from a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) to an Air Force Enduring Capability in November 2014. Gorgon Stare's requirements are documented in the Gorgon Stare Wide Area Airborne Sensor draft Capabilities Development Document (CDD). Development efforts in FY 2023 included completing Image Quality Enhancements Phase III efforts and MQ-9 Block 5 Integration, and additional improvements to Wide Area Motion Imagery technology. The acquisition program manager has the authority to redirect funding as necessary to meet Gorgon Stare current and emerging Combatant Commander requirements to better meet the war fighting objectives. There is no budget year FY25 funding requested for this project.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 675291_0305206F_7_3600_PB_2025
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