The Army has once again refrained from requesting funding for additional procurement of MQ-1 Grey Eagle unmanned aircraft systems in its budget submission to Congress. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle includes an extended-range, multipurpose UAS for use in multidomain operations. Its capabilities include reconnaissance, security, attack and intelligence collection missions, according to the Army. While the service has met its procurement goal for the aircraft, Congress has appropriated money for the purchase of additional aircraft in recent years. The Army approved...
