The US National Guard will upgrade MQ-9 Reapers with new capabilities

Communication and goal management

MQ-9 Reaper from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI). Photo: US Air Force

The United States National Guard (ANGAnnounced a partnership with Contractors and the Academy Department of Defense To upgrade your drones MQ-9 Reaper from General Atomics Aviation Systems (GA-ASI) Incorporating additional capabilities.

According to the deputy director of operations in 174th Operations Support Squadron, “Capabilities include improvements in battlefield and airspace communications, as well as tracking of target identification and manipulation.”

“We are currently evaluating my operation for the new equipment,” he said. Regarding the future of the aircraft, the Deputy Director of Operations explained that he will develop future capabilities in additional areas of responsibility.

Three new pod

The General Atomics aircraft will be equipped with 3 additional capsules: Pod freedomAnd the Centerline Avionics Bay Pod s Rib pod. The capsules will help MQ-9 To play an increasingly prominent role in command and control of the battlefield, according to official sources. With them , MQ-9 It will be able to receive and transmit information to older fourth-generation and newer fifth-generation aircraft, according to a statement on the US Air Force website.

Tests will continue until May 14 and the capsules will demonstrate their capabilities aboard A. MQ-9 from 174TH ATKW, With an emphasis on a higher level of integration with additional air and ground assets during the Pacific CommandAnd the The northern edge, On the Elson Air Force Base, And Alaska.

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