Next-generation YFQ-42A combat drone crashes in test flight, prompting investigation and flight pause
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems said a YFQ-42A unmanned combat aerial vehicle experienced a mishap during a test flight on April 6.
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General Atomics and U.S. Air Force demonstrate autonomous targeting capabilities using MQ-20 Avenger in CCA flight exercise
General Atomics and the U.S. Air Force have conducted a new autonomy flight exercise demonstrating advanced capabilities for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
General Atomics explores integration of JASSM, LRASM and JSM long-range missiles with MQ-9B unmanned aircraft
General Atomics is developing new long-range weapons capabilities for its MQ-9B unmanned aircraft systems, expanding their potential operational roles.
SNC forms team with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics to deliver Freedom Trainer for U.S. Navy UJTS program
SNC announced it has signed an Executive Charter with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to define production and manufacturing teaming relationships for its Freedom Trainer aircraft.
General Atomics and U.S. Air Force demonstrate F-22 Raptor and MQ-20 AvengerManned-Unmanned Teaming in autonomy exercise
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, has conducted a demonstration of an autonomous mission featuring manned-unmanned teaming between an F-22 and an MQ-20 Avenger.
DARPA advances X-68A LongShot toward 2026 flight tests to expand air combat reach and pilot safety
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s LongShot program has reached a series of technical milestones, advancing its air-launched uninhabited vehicle, now designated the X-68A, toward flight testing.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems conducts first semi-autonomous flight of YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. said it successfully integrated third-party mission autonomy software into its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, completing the platform’s first semi-autonomous airborne mission.
U.S. Marine Corps selects GA-ASI YFQ-42A for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
General Atomics has been competitively selected by the United States Marine Corps for evaluation in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
General Atomics demonstrates autonomous aerial intercept using MQ-20 Avenger in company-funded flight test
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. successfully completed a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software.
Germany to acquire eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems through NSPA
Germany has agreed to procure eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, with the acquisition executed through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
German Navy authorised to procure MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones for maritime surveillance operations
The German Navy has received authorisation to procure the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft system from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI).
GA-ASI’s second Blue Magic Netherlands event expands industry engagement and innovation focus
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and its Blue Magic Netherlands partners held their second “shark tank” style event on 18 November in Eindhoven, bringing together emerging Dutch companies and drawing more than 350 attendees.