Amentum Wins USAF Contract Worth up to $995M to Modernize the MQ-9 UAS

Amentum (NYSE:AMTM) has been awarded the Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Maintenance Support IDIQ contract by the Air Force Air Combat Command with a ceiling value of up to $995 million. The MQ-9 Reaper is an essential unmanned aerial system equipped with cutting-edge technologies including sensors, armaments, ground control stations, and a satellite link. Unmanned aerial systems are a strategic element of today’s modern warfare and ensure the U.S. maintains its competitive military edge.

“Amentum’s unmanned aerial solutions are designed to ensure the MQ-9 Reaper remains a formidable force in complex, dynamic environments,” said Mark Walter, president of Amentum’s Engineering and Technology business. “Our experience delivering enhanced mission capabilities and MQ-9 unique operational constructs, such as Satellite Launch and Recovery (SLR), offers innovative versatility and efficiency to meet the U.S. Air Force’s evolving and dynamic mission needs.”

Specifically, Amentum will deploy specialized professionals, weapons loading strategies, and aerospace ground equipment solutions in the U.S. and globally for the MQ-9 Reaper to reinforce combat readiness and training capabilities at designated sites.

“Amentum is uniquely positioned to enhance the operational excellence of the MQ-9 Reaper,” said Amentum senior vice president of Modernization and Training, Mark Evans. “Our legacy dates back to early systems like the MQ-1 Predator and the RQ-4 Global Hawk, which provided Amentum with deep technical insights and operational proficiency in MQ-9 systems worldwide.”

The Air Force Air Combat Command RPA Maintenance Support IDIQ contract has an ordering period of five years.