GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable RPA systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With more than eight million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness. The company also produces a variety of sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas.
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
From multi-mission remotely piloted aircraft to sustainment, training, and support services.
MQ-9B SkyGuardian
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
MQ-9B SkyGuardian® is the next generation of remotely piloted
aircraft systems (RPAS), delivering persistent intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) around the globe.
SkyGuardian is designed to fly over the horizon via satellite for up
to 40 hours in all types of weather and safely integrate into civil
airspace, enabling joint forces and civil authorities to deliver real-time
situational awareness anywhere in the world—day or night. Featuring
a longer wingspan than its predecessors at 79 ft (24 m), the aircraft is
outfitted with the revolutionary Lynx® Multi-mode Radar, an advanced
electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor, and automatic takeoff and
landing capability. In addition to its industry-leading endurance and
superior surveillance capabilities, SkyGuardian seamlessly integrates
with its users’ other platforms, systems, and podded technologies,
dramatically expanding the aircraft's multi-domain mission set
aircraft systems (RPAS), delivering persistent intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) around the globe.
SkyGuardian is designed to fly over the horizon via satellite for up
to 40 hours in all types of weather and safely integrate into civil
airspace, enabling joint forces and civil authorities to deliver real-time
situational awareness anywhere in the world—day or night. Featuring
a longer wingspan than its predecessors at 79 ft (24 m), the aircraft is
outfitted with the revolutionary Lynx® Multi-mode Radar, an advanced
electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor, and automatic takeoff and
landing capability. In addition to its industry-leading endurance and
superior surveillance capabilities, SkyGuardian seamlessly integrates
with its users’ other platforms, systems, and podded technologies,
dramatically expanding the aircraft's multi-domain mission set
MQ-9B SeaGuardian
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
MQ-9B SeaGuardian® is the maritime-focused sibling of the
revolutionary SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft system
(RPAS) that has been missionized using “bolt-on/bolt-off” maritime
sensors. SeaGuardian is designed to fly over the horizon via
satellite for over 30 hours (depending on configuration) in all
types of weather and safely integrate into civil airspace, enabling
joint forces and civil authorities to deliver real-time situational
awareness anywhere in the maritime domain—day or night. This
highly versatile maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft can
seamlessly integrate a centerline wide-area maritime radar, an
automatic identification system (AIS), electronic support measures,
and a self-contained anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission kit.
SeaGuardian not only integrates the most advanced maritime
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities,
but it is also the first RPAS in its class to enable real-time search
and patrol above and below the ocean’s surface.
revolutionary SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft system
(RPAS) that has been missionized using “bolt-on/bolt-off” maritime
sensors. SeaGuardian is designed to fly over the horizon via
satellite for over 30 hours (depending on configuration) in all
types of weather and safely integrate into civil airspace, enabling
joint forces and civil authorities to deliver real-time situational
awareness anywhere in the maritime domain—day or night. This
highly versatile maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft can
seamlessly integrate a centerline wide-area maritime radar, an
automatic identification system (AIS), electronic support measures,
and a self-contained anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission kit.
SeaGuardian not only integrates the most advanced maritime
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities,
but it is also the first RPAS in its class to enable real-time search
and patrol above and below the ocean’s surface.
Gambit Series
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
The future of airpower pairs large numbers of autonomous uncrewed aircraft with the most advanced crewed fighters of today and tomorrow. These AI-enabled uncrewed aircraft systems are designed for low-cost mass production but will pose a significant threat, forcing adversaries to commit valuable resources to combat them – creating gaps in enemy defenses for high-end multi-mission crewed fighters to exploit. Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) will provide magazine depth and advanced battlespace surveillance, using low-observable features to evade detection while securely relaying findings to the front line. They can act on their own or in concert with the rest of the force.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is advancing this new era of air superiority with a bold new semi-autonomous platform system that is reshaping the way the U.S. and allied forces secure the battlespace: Gambit Series.
Unlike other proposed collaborative platforms, Gambit offers multiple aircraft models, each configured for demanding missions. The series includes variants for intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR), air-to-ground engagements, fighter training, stealthy combat reconnaissance, and carrier-based operations. Most importantly, they all have something in common.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is advancing this new era of air superiority with a bold new semi-autonomous platform system that is reshaping the way the U.S. and allied forces secure the battlespace: Gambit Series.
Unlike other proposed collaborative platforms, Gambit offers multiple aircraft models, each configured for demanding missions. The series includes variants for intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR), air-to-ground engagements, fighter training, stealthy combat reconnaissance, and carrier-based operations. Most importantly, they all have something in common.
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Revolutionizing Airborne Early Warning Missions with MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is poised to revolutionize Airborne Early Warning (AEW) by integrating this critical capability with the world’s most proven unmanned aerial systems: the MQ-9B series of aircraft, SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®, as well as MQ-9B Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL), for expeditionary operations.
Whatever the mission demands, the MQ-9B AEW mission package puts air dominance within reach.
Whatever the mission demands, the MQ-9B AEW mission package puts air dominance within reach.
16 Jul 2026
Gambit Series: Common. Collaborative. Capable
Real threats require real solutions. GA-ASI’s Gambit Series is a family of collaborative uncrewed aircraft featuring multiple variants designed to meet the diverse mission requirements of air forces worldwide. The modular architecture of this versatile system enables seamless integration of advanced autonomy, sensors and tailored capabilities that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and improve survivability. Most importantly, they all have something in common: the Gambit Core — substantial commonality for increased interoperability, rapid production and scalable affordability.
The future of air dominance.
The future of air dominance.
16 Jul 2026
CCA: The Future of Air Superiority
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems YFQ-42A. The future of air superiority.
15 Jul 2026
Next-Level Autonomy
GA-ASI is delivering next-level autonomy that can scale and adapt as mission needs evolve. We develop cutting-edge software solutions that enable our advanced uncrewed systems to support autonomous or semi-autonomous operations across all domains.
15 Jul 2026
FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft
FQ-42A CCA is an uncrewed fighter jet developed for semi-autonomous air-to-air operation. It's designed to fly alongside fifth and sixth-generation aircraft and integrate with crewed fighters to extend reach, awareness and survivability in contested environments. The U.S. Air Force has awarded GA-ASI production contracts for FQ-42A for CCA Increment 1, dropping the "Y" prototype designation for forthcoming aircraft.
GA-ASI was selected in 2024 to build production-representative YFQ-42A aircraft under the USAF CCA program. The CCA flew for the first time in August 2025, going from concept to flight in just 15 months!
GA-ASI was selected in 2024 to build production-representative YFQ-42A aircraft under the USAF CCA program. The CCA flew for the first time in August 2025, going from concept to flight in just 15 months!
15 Jul 2026
GA-ASI Completes MQ-9B 'Flight Into Known Icing' Flight Tests
SAN DIEGO – 20 April 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has conducted a series of flight tests aimed at certifying the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). The flight tests began last year, and all planned testing was successfully completed in early April from GA-ASI’s Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) near Grand Forks, North Dakota, using a company-owned MQ-9B.
15 Jul 2026
GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate APKWS on MQ-9A Reaper®
SAN DIEGO – 11 May 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force (USAF), has conducted flight tests of an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) using a USAF MQ-9A Reaper® Remotely Piloted Aircraft. MQ-9A is produced by GA-ASI.
15 Jul 2026
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of MQ-9B With AEW Pods
SAN DIEGO – 21 May 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods. The much-anticipated AEW capability is being provided through a partnership with Saab. Once the AEW sensor, named LoyalEye, is made available to MQ-9B operators and new customers, it will deliver persistent and cost-effective air surveillance capabilities in regions where it is currently unavailable.
15 Jul 2026
GA-ASI Announces Investments in Six Dutch Companies
SAN DIEGO – 08 June 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) is deepening its footprint in the Dutch innovation ecosystem, with new investments in six Netherlands-based technology companies through its Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) venturing initiative.
15 Jul 2026
GA-ASI and INTEC Group Sign MOU at ILA Berlin
BERLIN – 11 June 2026 – Today at the ILA Berlin Air Show, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the INTEC Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for INTEC to support the architecture and integration of mission systems, entry into service and logistic support services for GA-ASI’s Gambit Series of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The work is intended to provide sovereign capabilities to meet the growing interest in CCA in Germany.
15 Jul 2026
North Dakota Neighbors Come Together To Ensure Flight Ops Continue
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – 16 June 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., (GA-ASI) has temporarily relocated its flight operations in North Dakota in an agreement that underscores the maturity of today’s uncrewed aircraft and the value of good neighbors.
15 Jul 2026
GA-ASI Adapts Ground Control Station To Fly MQ-9B
SAN DIEGO – 25 June 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working to adapt its Block 30 Ground Control Stations (GCS) to fly the company’s newer model MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft. When these upgrades are complete, they will enable current users of the Block 30 system, originally designed to fly the MQ-9A Reaper®, to keep that equipment and use it to operate the more capable aircraft.
15 Jul 2026
U.S Air Force Awards GA-ASI Production Contract for FQ-42A CCA
SAN DIEGO – 17 June 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received a production contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The initial order is a significant milestone, beginning the delivery of production aircraft to the warfighter. GA-ASI designed, developed and flight-tested FQ-42A on an accelerated schedule unlike any fighter in recent history.
15 Jul 2026
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is the world leader in unmanned aerial systems. With more than nine million flight hours, 1,200+ proven aircraft, and 30+ years of innovation, GA-ASI stands as the leading designer and producer of proven, reliable Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the iconic Predator® aircraft series.
GA-ASI’s family of aircraft spans more than two dozen aircraft variants, including the MQ-9 Reaper®, Gray Eagle®, Avenger®, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®, the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station, jointly developed with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, and the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The company’s short takeoff and landing solutions, which includes Mojave STOL, have set numerous performance records in the most austere environments, including dirt takeoff and landings, operations from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, and in-air live-fire tests. Its next-generation Gambit Series of jet-powered CCA is a force multiplier that leverages a common core chassis tailored to mission requirements and partners with warfighters in the air to give them a decisive edge in situational awareness deep within the battlespace.
GA-ASI aircraft are being operated by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, NASA, the Italian Air Force, the U.K. Royal Air Force, the Belgian Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the French Air Force, the Spanish Air Force, the Japan Coast Guard, and the UAE Armed Forces. They are also serving Poland and India through lease operations in support of maritime law enforcement, national security, and search and rescue.
GA-ASI’s family of aircraft spans more than two dozen aircraft variants, including the MQ-9 Reaper®, Gray Eagle®, Avenger®, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®, the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station, jointly developed with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, and the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The company’s short takeoff and landing solutions, which includes Mojave STOL, have set numerous performance records in the most austere environments, including dirt takeoff and landings, operations from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, and in-air live-fire tests. Its next-generation Gambit Series of jet-powered CCA is a force multiplier that leverages a common core chassis tailored to mission requirements and partners with warfighters in the air to give them a decisive edge in situational awareness deep within the battlespace.
GA-ASI aircraft are being operated by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, NASA, the Italian Air Force, the U.K. Royal Air Force, the Belgian Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the French Air Force, the Spanish Air Force, the Japan Coast Guard, and the UAE Armed Forces. They are also serving Poland and India through lease operations in support of maritime law enforcement, national security, and search and rescue.
