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General Atomics Opens New Remote Operations Facility in North Dakota

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What happened

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems opened a new Remote Split Operation facility near Grand Forks, North Dakota, on October 30, 2026. This facility supports missions for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) under an existing Contractor-Owned, Contractor Operated (COCO) contract. The company leased six MQ-9A Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft to AFRICOM under the AFRICOM Reconnaissance Intelligence Exploitation Services (ARIES) contract, which runs until 2029.

From theaviationist.com

Why it matters

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The new facility allows General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to move pilots from Africa to Grand Forks to remotely fly missions for AFRICOM. This operational shift is expected to save AFRICOM more than $10 million per year.

From theaviationist.com

Who's involved

  • General Atomics Aeronautical SystemsOpened the new Remote Split Operation facility and holds the COCO contract with AFRICOM.
  • General AtomicsThe parent company of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
  • Linden BlueCEO of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems who attended the facility opening.
  • John HoevenU.S. Senator whose office was instrumental in establishing the support center.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • General AtomicsSpeculative

    General Atomics could see increased revenue and operational expansion through the secured COCO contract.

  • General Atomics Aeronautical SystemsSpeculative

    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems might experience direct operational expansion and increased contract activity.

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