DRG awarded ATLAS Contract

Oklahoma City – Delaware Resource Group (DRG) has been awarded the USAFE Aircrew Training, Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC); Academic; and Simulator IV Services (ATLAS IV) prime contract.

The requirement is for Aircrew Training; Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC); Academic; and Simulator (ATLAS) services to support United States Air Forces Europe’s (USAFE) operational effectiveness and combat capability.

DRG will provide instruction at Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy; Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK); and Spangdahlem AB, Germany. for F-15E, F-16, HH-60, and F-35A.  

DRG was the prime contractor for ATLAS II from 2016 to 2021 and has since been a subcontractor on ATLAS III. 

“This is a key milestone contract win for our training business and is another vote of confidence for the people and processes of DRG and our teams' unwavering support of the warfighter,” said DRG CEO Brian Busey. “DRG has a long-term established reputation as a global leader in the aircrew training business, and this contract will continue to solidify that for the next several years.”

Lakenheath supports F-15E’s and F-35A’s.  Spangdahlem supports Block 50 – F-16s.  Aviano supports Block 40 – F-16’s and a HH-60 helicopter squadron.

Transition began on July 1; full performance begins on September 1.  The contract has options through 2031.   

 “Our focus remains a commitment to execute with excellence and hard work,” said Busey.

Founded in 2002 in Oklahoma City, DRG has become a leading global training service contractor specializing in the aerospace defense industry. DRG is owned and operated by the Busey family.