The Army is purchasing additional Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aircraft systems, according to a May 10 Defense Department announcement. General Atomics received a $221.6 million contract modification on May 10; fiscal year 2016 funds were obligated for the full amount. The modification provides for "20 extended-range aircraft; 20 satellite communications (SATCOM) air data terminals; six universal ground control stations; one mobile ground control station; nine universal ground data terminals; three lots of spares; three lots of ground support equipment...
