GA-ASI’s unmanned jets – the MQ-20 Avenger, XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station, and YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft – are now in production and operational, supporting manned-unmanned teaming and fast, scalable delivery. The modular Gambit Series aims to give allied air forces rapid capability upgrades to meet the demands of future combat scenarios.
GA-ASI publicly committed to building and flying a production-representative uncrewed jet fighter for the U.S. Air Force by summer 2025, and launched the YFQ-42A in August to lead that effort. “The YFQ-42A is a revolutionary aircraft, and the fleet is in production and in the air today,” said David R. Alexander, president of GA-ASI.
“This isn’t a ‘wait and see’ moment. We’re flying. We’re delivering. And we’re advancing this future of combat aviation, the same way we have for more than three decades,” Alexander added. Ongoing flight operations continue across the fleet, with GA-ASI maintaining its development pace and meeting projected timelines.
Since 1992, GA-ASI has delivered more than 1,300 uncrewed combat aircraft to U.S. and international partners, with its systems surpassing nine million total flight hours in 2025. Its aircraft families – Predator, Reaper, Gray Eagle, SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian – continue to lead the field in medium-altitude, long-endurance performance.
The MQ-20 Avenger, which first flew in 2009, remains a key test platform for autonomy, integrating advanced software from U.S. government sources, industry leaders, and GA-ASI’s own development teams. These ongoing efforts support the company’s push to drive innovation and autonomy in future air combat operations.
