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General Atomics contracted to support U.S. Army's Gray Eagle

By Ryan Maass
General Atomics has been contracted to perform Gray Eagle logistic services in both the U.S. and Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of General Atomics
General Atomics has been contracted to perform Gray Eagle logistic services in both the U.S. and Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of General Atomics

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- General Atomics has received an $80 million contract to perform logistic services for the U.S. Army's Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system.

The company secured the contract award after bids were solicited via the Internet with one received. Work will be performed in Poway, Ca. and Afghanistan. The U.S. Department of Defense expects the work to be completed by Dec. 15, 2017.

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$13.2 million in funds were provided at the time of the contract award. The Army Contracting Command in Redstone Arsenal, Ala. is listed as the contracting activity.

The Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system is a follow-up to the Predator. The aircraft has an endurance of 25, and can operate from up to 29,000 feet in the air. The Gray Eagle can be fitted for a variety of missions, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations in addition to convoy protection, Improvised Explosive Device detection, and close air support.

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