General Atomics has received $49.3 million to develop common MQ-9 Reaper software under an open agreement that facilitates upgrades to the remotely piloted aircraft, according to a Defense Department contract announcement. Under the new order, announced Jan. 26, General Atomics will develop, field and sustain a common operational flight program that can be used by both Air Force Special Operations Command and Air Combat Command. Installing the same software into each fleet -- which are used interchangeably in combat --...
