Massed Modular Aircraft concept refinement contracts to be awarded in early FY-27

Air Force to begin concept refinement of MQ-9 replacement by end of year

DAYTON, Ohio — The Air Force and the Defense Innovation Unit plan to start the concept refinement phase of its MQ-9A Reaper replacement effort during the first quarter of fiscal 2027, service officials said Monday. The Air Force wants to bring multiple companies into the next stage of the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program, Col. John Dayton, portfolio acquisition executive for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and special operations …

Massed Modular Aircraft concept refinement contracts to be awarded in early FY-27

DAYTON, OH -- The Defense Innovation Unit, in conjunction with the Air Force, is expecting to award multiple concept refinement contracts related to the MQ-9A Reaper replacement effort at the start of fiscal year 2027, service leaders said today. A Commercial Solutions Opening notice issued earlier this month as part of the Massed Modular Aircraft program garnered “a very robust industry response” from a mix of traditional and non-traditional fi…