Sept. 21, 2017 / 10:48 AM / Updated Sept. 21, 2017 at 2:50 PM
Californian drone manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded a $ 27 m modification to its contract to provide support services for the Gray Eagle unmanned military drone programme . The craft is an evolution of the Hawk drone , intended for intelligence , reconnaissance and strike missions . It can operate at heights of up to 29,000 feet and remain in the air for up to 25 hours . The Gray Eagle can carry four laser - guided missiles , along with infrared and electro - optical sensors .