General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Following a major U.S. Air Force contract, GA-ASI is scaling monthly output and presenting its next-generation combat jet to international buyers at Farnborough 2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. celebrates a decade of pioneering uncrewed flight testing and training in North Dakota, delivering instruction to over four thousand operators and achieving multiple aviation milestones

GA-ASI is upgrading its Block 30 Ground Control Stations to operate newer MQ-9B aircraft, allowing current international operators to leverage existing equipment and significantly reduce acquisition expenses

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. secures a landmark production contract from the U.S. Air Force for the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, marking a major milestone for semi-autonomous military aviation

Runway construction prompts a historic temporary relocation of advanced remotely piloted aircraft, showcasing industry maturity and regional collaboration as non-government operations integrate seamlessly into a commercial aviation hub

A newly signed agreement targets the architecture, integration, and logistic support of the flight-proven Gambit Series to meet growing European demand for uncrewed combat jet capabilities

Following the latest Blue Magic Netherlands event, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is deploying capital and engineering resources to integrate breakthrough Dutch technologies into its advanced unmanned aerial platforms

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