General Atomics won a $10.4 million modification for the Netherlands MQ-9 update.Â
MQ-9AÂ Block 5 has endurance of over 27 hours, speeds of 240 KTAS and can operate up to 50,000 feet. It has a 3,850 pound payload capacity that includes 3,000 pounds (1,361 kg) of external stores.Â
Work will take place in California and estimated completion date is December 31, 2021.