General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

A team and two individual engineers from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) have been recognized by the AIAA San Diego Section for exceptional achievements in aerospace organization, management and local contribution

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' landmark flight test successfully paired an F-35 Lightning II with an MQ-20 Avenger surrogate to validate the critical hardware, software, and networks required for future collaborative air combat missions

Following a strategic pause and thorough safety review, the Collaborative Combat Aircraft returns to the skies with critical software remediations designed to enhance autopilot precision for next-generation autonomous aerial combat

GA-ASI MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft has successfully integrated Saab’s LoyalEye sensor pods, marking a milestone in delivering persistent, cost-effective airborne early warning and surveillance capabilities to global operators and new markets

Recent testing by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and the USAF at the Nevada Test and Training Range showcased the MQ-9A Reaper’s ability to employ laser-guided rockets against various aerial targets

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems congratulates VMU-3 and Capt. Garett B. Goar on receiving Marine Corps Aviation Association awards recognizing UAV squadron and officer performance using the MQ-9A ER

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. will lead the CAMP project to integrate advanced AI model management and mission planning for Autonomous Combat Platforms, culminating in a major 2026 Fleet exercise demonstration

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) successfully concludes a series of flight tests to certify the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft for safe operations within known icing conditions for international defense customers

The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. a contract to upgrade Gray Eagle ER with ELINT capabilities, enhancing long-range sensing, threat detection, and survivability in contested environments

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) has temporarily paused flight operations for its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft following a mishap during takeoff in California as investigators work to establish a root cause for the incident

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems secures two prestigious awards for its international MQ-9B programs, highlighting significant milestones in military type certification and maritime situational awareness across the United Kingdom and Japan

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the U.S. Air Force demonstrate autonomous flight using the MQ-20 Avenger, showcasing infrared sensing, passive targeting, and advanced data link integration for collaborative combat aircraft operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is adapting its MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian platforms to carry extended-range precision weapons, enhancing persistent mission roles for naval and air warfighters across the expansive Western Pacific theater

General Atomics and the U.S. Air Force successfully executed a joint exercise at Edwards Air Force Base, leveraging government reference autonomy to enable seamless tactical coordination between manned and unmanned platforms

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems introduces the YFQ-42A Dark Merlin, a purpose-built uncrewed fighter designed for rapid mission integration and advanced autonomous combat following successful flight tests for the U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force has officially designated the LongShot uncrewed air superiority system as the X-68A, marking a significant milestone for the collaborative DARPA and General Atomics advanced warfare platform

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. integrated Collins Aerospace’s Sidekick mission autonomy software into the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, completing its first semi-autonomous flight for the U.S. Air Force

A new integration contract utilizes GA-ASI's YFQ-42A platform to advance autonomous wingman capabilities for expeditionary operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and the Mitchell Institute honored the 184th Attack Squadron for delivering critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and executing combat sorties in support of joint operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Calidus Aerospace sign a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework for co-production of unmanned aircraft and command and control systems in the United Arab Emirates

GA-ASI and Barzan Holdings have signed a strategic agreement at DIMDEX to collaborate on innovative software solutions designed to enhance theater-level situational awareness and multi-domain decision-making

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems demonstrates its MQ-20 Avenger’s ability to use government reference software and onboard sensors to independently calculate intercept solutions and simulate weapon fire against live piloted aggressor aircraft

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems begins construction on an 85,000 square foot hangar at El Mirage Airfield to support the production and testing of its latest MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian aircraft

Germany enhances its multi-domain capabilities by procuring eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems via NSPA, ensuring interoperability with NATO allies & supporting critical long-range maritime missions

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ recent flight tests validated a doubled sonobuoy capacity for the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® while introducing multi-static active coherent technology to expand maritime ASW coverage

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. hosted its second "shark tank" style Blue Magic Netherlands event, bringing together 16 top emerging companies from the Netherlands to pitch innovative technologies for potential investment and partnership