Latest Follow-On Support for French MQ-9 RPA General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will provide aircraft components, spares and accessories, training equipment and simulator software to enhance the French Air & Space Force’s fleet of MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft 18 Feb 2022
February 18, 2022
Advanced Datalinks for Gray Eagle-ER Unmanned Aircraft The enhancements will allow the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems drone to conduct uninterrupted flight operations over multiple satellite constellations to support continuous operations in contested environments 09 Feb 2022
February 9, 2022
Top 10 Most Read Articles of 2021 Despite global challenges, 2021 has been a year of innovation and expansion within the world of defense and security technology. Here is our round-up of the 10 most read articles on Defense Advancement this year: 01 Jan 2022
January 1, 2022
New STOL UAS with Increased Firepower General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ new Mojave Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) provides options for forward-basing operations without the need for typical airport runways or infrastructure 10 Dec 2021
December 10, 2021
System-Level Tests Completed for British RAF Protector Drones General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Protector RG Mk1 drone underwent full-scale static strength, high-intensity radiated frequency and environmental testing 02 Dec 2021
December 2, 2021
Off-Board Sensing Station UAS for US Air Force Program With funding from the Air Force Research Laboratory, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will design, develop, and conduct flight demonstrations for the Off-Board Sensing Station Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) 17 Nov 2021
November 17, 2021
SATCOM-On-the-Move Antennas for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles General Dynamics Mission Systems’ antennas have a lightweight design which incorporates a precision multi-axis gimbal to support uninterrupted, high-bandwidth SATCOM capability for unmanned operation 12 Nov 2021
November 12, 2021
US Marine Corps Takes Ownership of 2 MQ-9A Reaper UAS Already having achieved over 12,000 flight hours supporting operations in the Middle East, the previously leased MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) have now been transferred to U.S. Marine Corps ownership 03 Nov 2021
November 3, 2021
SeaGuardian Completes European Maritime Flight Demonstrations The flights showcased the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft’s maritime intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance, detect & avoid system, endurance, and interoperability with NATO partners 20 Oct 2021
October 20, 2021
Modular Open Systems Approach Implemented on Gray Eagle UAS General Atomics and the U.S. Army will integrate Modular Open Systems Approach on the Gray Eagle UAS to enable rapid integration of advanced payloads, communication equipment, and artificial intelligence & machine learning capabilities 19 Oct 2021
October 19, 2021
SeaGuardian Flies First Point-to-Point Unmanned Flight in UK The flight showcased the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems SeaGuardian's operational capabilities, including its advanced maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, endurance, and interoperability with NATO partners 28 Sep 2021
September 28, 2021