General Atomics

On November 10, 2022, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew the first production MQ-9A Multi-Domain Operations (M2DO)-ready variant of the US Air Force MQ-9A Reaper. This upgraded version of the MQ-9A Block 5 remotely piloted aircraft, also known as a the “-25,” includes key features that will enable future integration and fielding of Open Mission Systems (OMS) as well as new sensors that will further expand the MQ-9A Reaper’s strategic reconnaissance capabilities.

GA-ASI flies first M2DO MQ-9A aircraft

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GA-ASI flew the first production MQ-9A Multi-Domain Operations (M2DO)-ready variant of the US Air Force MQ-9A Reaper.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. flew the new NATO Pod for the first time on November 23, 2022.

GA-ASI flies new multi-use NATO Pod on MQ-9

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. flew the new NATO Pod for the first time on November 23, 2022.

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The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) commenced flight operations using an MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).

MQ-9B SeaGuardian begins operations for Japan Coast Guard

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The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) commenced flight operations using an MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).

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