Navy Purchases More BQM-177 Aerial Targets

June 11 2019

USA

The U.S. Navy has awarded Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems a contract for high-performance aerial target and tactical drone systems, reports the defense firm.

The $25.4 million deal covers 34 low-rate production Lot 3 BQM-177A subsonic aerial targets.

This is the final low-rate production award anticipated prior to the start of full-rate production for the BQM-177, company officials said.

Work under the contract is scheduled to be completed by March 2021, according to the Defense...

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