The MQ-9 Reaper is a key component of the US Air Force’s operational fleet, featuring advanced sensors, weapons, ground control stations and satellite connectivity. It plays a strategic role in ensuring the US maintains a competitive edge in modern military operations.
“Amentum’s unmanned aerial solutions are designed to ensure the MQ-9 Reaper remains a formidable force in complex, dynamic environments,” said Mark Walter, president of Amentum’s Engineering and Technology business. “Our experience delivering enhanced mission capabilities and MQ-9 unique operational constructs, such as Satellite Launch and Recovery (SLR), offers innovative versatility and efficiency to meet the U.S. Air Force’s evolving and dynamic mission needs.”
Under the contract, Amentum will provide personnel, weapons loading support, and aerospace ground equipment solutions both within the US and internationally. These efforts aim to reinforce the combat readiness and training capacities of the MQ-9 Reaper at designated sites.
“Amentum is uniquely positioned to enhance the operational excellence of the MQ-9 Reaper,” said Amentum senior vice president of Modernization and Training, Mark Evans. “Our legacy dates back to early systems like the MQ-1 Predator and the RQ-4 Global Hawk, which provided Amentum with deep technical insights and operational proficiency in MQ-9 systems worldwide.”
The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract has a five-year ordering period. Amentum, headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, employs over 53,000 people in approximately 80 countries, delivering advanced engineering and technology solutions to meet complex defence and security challenges.
