United States approves potential USD 2 billion sale of MQ-9B drones to Qatar
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale request from Qatar for General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned combat aerial vehicles.
General Atomics: first flight of MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone for Belgium successfully completed
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Belgian Ministry of Defence have successfully completed the maiden flight of Belgium’s first MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft.
U.S. Air Force unveils designations for next-generation uncrewed fighter prototypes
On 3 March, the U.S. Air Force announced the official designation of two prototype uncrewed fighter aircraft under its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme.
GA-ASI secures EMAR/FR 145 certification for MQ-9 maintenance operations
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval from France’s military airworthiness authority, the DSAÉ.
General Atomics successfully tests Gray Eagle Extended Range UAS with PLEO satellite communications
The Gray Eagle platform is designed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), which allows for seamless integration of new capabilities.
U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9 Reapers upgraded with SkyTower II for enhanced battlefield connectivity
The U.S. Marine Corps is set to enhance its MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft with a new advanced payload, improving their intelligence and communication capabilities.
GA-ASI demonstrates advanced autonomy on MQ-20 Avenger at Orange Flag 25-1
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully tested new autonomy software on its MQ-20 Avenger drone.
General Atomics advances sub-hunting with test of new air-dropped sensors
GA-ASI continues to expand the role of unmanned aerial systems, demonstrating the first-ever Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability on an MQ-9B SeaGuardian.
General Atomics and CAE partner to develop next-generation MQ-9B training system
General Atomics and CAE have announced a long-term agreement for the development and production of the next-generation mission trainer for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS).
Royal Air Force successfully flight tests Protector RG1 over Lincolnshire
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has successfully conducted a flight test of the new Protector RG1, a cutting-edge Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS), from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems details the MQ-9B SkyGuardian deal with Poland
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced the sale of three MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems to the Polish Ministry of Defence.
General Atomics secures new deal in Europe: Poland acquires MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones
Poland’s defence procurement agency has signed a contract with the American drone manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI).