{"id":908860,"date":"2025-11-12T11:02:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/amentum-wins-u-s-air-force-contract-worth-up-to-995m-to-modernize-the-mq-9-unmanned-aerial-system\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T11:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:02:20","slug":"amentum-wins-u-s-air-force-contract-worth-up-to-995m-to-modernize-the-mq-9-unmanned-aerial-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/amentum-wins-u-s-air-force-contract-worth-up-to-995m-to-modernize-the-mq-9-unmanned-aerial-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Amentum Wins U.S. Air Force Contract Worth up to $995M to Modernize the MQ-9 Unmanned Aerial System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p><b>Amentum Wins U.S. Air Force Contract Worth up to $995M to Modernize the MQ-9 Unmanned Aerial System<\/b><\/p>\n<p>CHANTILLY, Va.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amentum.com%2F&amp;esheet=54356426&amp;newsitemid=20251112310909&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Amentum&amp;index=1&amp;md5=774317b5ea3d85e16b2e8d190a5b329d\">Amentum<\/a> (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\u2019s modern warfare and ensure the U.S. maintains its competitive military edge.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251112310909\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251112310909\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20251112310909\/en\/2640731\/4\/DVIDS_MQ9_Reaper_Remote_Pilot_Aircraft_O%26M_USAF.jpg\" alt=\"MQ-9 Reaper. Author: USAF Senior Airman Haley Stevens. Source: DVIDS 2019\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">MQ-9 Reaper. Author: USAF Senior Airman Haley Stevens. Source: DVIDS 2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\u201cAmentum\u2019s unmanned aerial solutions are designed to ensure the MQ-9 Reaper remains a formidable force in complex, dynamic environments,\u201d said Mark Walter, president of Amentum\u2019s Engineering and Technology business. \u201cOur 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\u2019s evolving and dynamic mission needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nSpecifically, 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.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAmentum is uniquely positioned to enhance the operational excellence of the MQ-9 Reaper,\u201d said Amentum senior vice president of Modernization and Training, Mark Evans. \u201cOur 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Air Force Air Combat Command RPA Maintenance Support IDIQ contract has an ordering period of five years.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Amentum<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nAmentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.<\/p>\n<p><b>Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThis press release contains or incorporates by reference statements by Amentum Holdings, Inc. (the \u201cCompany\u201d) that relate to future events and expectations and, as such, constitute \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements may be characterized by terminology such as \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cforecast,\u201d \u201coutlook,\u201d \u201ctarget,\u201d \u201cendeavor,\u201d \u201cseek,\u201d \u201cpredict,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cstrategy,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d \u201cwill be,\u201d \u201cwill continue,\u201d \u201cwill likely result,\u201d or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated work and revenue under the awarded contract, and the Company\u2019s objectives, expectations and intentions, applicable legal, economic and regulatory conditions, and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements.<\/p>\n<p>\nA number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by these forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, among others: the occurrence of an accident or safety incident; the ability of the Company to control costs, meet performance requirements or contractual schedules; and other factors set forth under Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, which can be found at the SEC\u2019s website at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov&amp;esheet=54356426&amp;newsitemid=20251112310909&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.sec.gov&amp;index=2&amp;md5=c1ee676b91c567b96dd785c0e82f02a3\">www.sec.gov<\/a> or the Investor Relations portion of our website at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amentum.com&amp;esheet=54356426&amp;newsitemid=20251112310909&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.amentum.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=a2040024616210e7c8ff8e895c9c59c0\">www.amentum.com<\/a>. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20251112310909r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251112310909\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251112310909\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contact<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/>Dave Hylton<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:david.hylton@amentum.com\">david.hylton@amentum.com<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Investor Contact<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/>Nathan Rutledge<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:IR@amentum.com\">IR@amentum.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Virginia United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Technology Engineering Homeland Security Aerospace Manufacturing Military Public Policy\/Government Air Defense Transport Environment Sustainability Contracts Satellite<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20251112310909\/en\/2640731\/3\/DVIDS_MQ9_Reaper_Remote_Pilot_Aircraft_O%26M_USAF.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">MQ-9 Reaper. 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Unmanned aerial systems are a strategic element of today\u2019s modern warfare and ensure the U.S. maintains its competitive military edge. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251112310909\/en\/ MQ-9 Reaper. Author: USAF Senior Airman Haley Stevens. 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