General Atomics to continue Predator UAV logistics support

SAN DIEGO, 17 July 2005. General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems in San Diego will continue contractor logistics support for the Predator unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at least through the rest of this year.

General Atomics won a $20.8 million contract modification July 15 to continue Predator logistics support for five months, Aug. 1, 2005 through Dec. 31, 2005. The contract number is FA8620-05-C-3000, P00010.

The contract is from U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Work will be finished in December.