MQ-9 SLAM
Abstract
Develop and integrate upgrade capabilities to support of the MQ-9 modernization strategy. Development will combine the rigor of an event driven development process (referred to as Technology Maturation Effort (TME)) with the expedited delivery of a schedule driven integration and fielding process. New capabilities will include, but will not be limited to, upgrades of existing aircraft, Ground Control Station (GSC), communication, payload systems, and software updates needed to support new configurations and development, the addition of new capabilities and subsystems, as well as addressing and resolving Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues. Candidate Capabilities are determined by Major Commands (ACC, AFSOC) direction and inputs that included Joint Urgent Operational Need (JUON) and Urgent Operational Need (UON) requests. Approval of software/hardware content was established in FY 2018 based on current operational priorities. Activities also include, but are not limited to, operator simulators, reliability and maintainability, test support, communications, and urgent services. MQ-9 PoR and AFSOC will cost share during development, where appropriate, on joint efforts that are required by both programs to support the new capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- c2bb887787dc8f8c12ec84d366488d4b
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