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General Atomics Expands Remote Drone Operations from Grand Forks Air Force Base

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What happened

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General Atomics completed a Remote Split Operations facility, which allows the company to conduct missions using MQ-9 Reaper drones from Grand Forks Air Force Base. These operations support missions conducted through U.S. Africa Command in Africa. The facility includes two ground control stations where crews manage the unmanned aircraft.

From grandforksherald.com

Why it matters

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The new facility allows drone pilots to operate from a distance, which General Atomics stated saves money and improves safety for personnel. This shift changes how military contractors execute operations for the United States Air Force.

Grand Forks Air Force Base conducts defense missions for the Air Force and focuses on countering small UAS drones during a recent summit and expo.

From grandforksherald.com

Who's involved

  • General AtomicsAmerican aerospace and defense company that built and operates the remote facility.
  • Grand Forks Air Force BaseMilitary base hosting the remote control operations for General Atomics.
  • AfricaContinent where the drone missions are conducted through U.S. Africa Command.

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  • General AtomicsSpeculative

    General Atomics could boost contract value by demonstrating cost-saving capabilities for military operations.

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