Derrick Henry
The U.S. Army used an MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aircraft system from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. during its Project Convergence Capstone 5, or PC-C5, event.
Role of MQ-1C During PC-C5
At PC-C5, which was conducted throughout March in California, the MQ-1C supported Army units without disruptions amid simulated electronic threats and generated targets of interest at multi-domain operations-relevant ranges, GA-ASI said Thursday. The UAS was equipped with advanced commercial sensors operated by Army personnel.
According to GA-ASI President David Alexander, the MQ-1C executed missions beyond the threat range and showcased survivability against advanced threats. “The Gray Eagle is a true workhorse,” he stressed.
During the experimentation event, the GE-ER flew at an altitude and range that negated kinetic threats and used long-range sensors to sense, track and target enemy positions. Utilizing modern communications and electronic intelligence, synthetic aperture radar/moving target indicator, mobile ad hoc network radios and aerial tier network expansion capabilities, the system highlighted its C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards open architecture.
The Gray Eagle allowed soldiers to operate while adhering to mission requirements and enabled commanders to deploy to remote sites without infrastructure or strategic air limitations. The exercise also proved its ability to fight and survive against advanced threats and provide easy-to-use human-machine interfaces.
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