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 $27m modification to its contract to provide support services for the Gray Eagle unmanned military aircraft programme. The company will be able to continue providing “critical support” and training to the US Air Force in order to maintain the program’s current level of operations, according to an announcement from the Department of It can operate at heights of up to 29,000 ft 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 cameras.
Californian drone manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded a $27m modification to its contract to provide support services for the Gray Eagle unmanned military aircraft programme. The company will be able to continue providing “critical support” and training to the US Air Force in order to maintain the program’s current level of operations, according to an announcement from the Department of It can operate at heights of up to 29,000 ft 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 cameras.