MQ-9B Completes Flight Into Known Icing Tests to Boost All-Weather Ops
GA-ASI's MQ-9B drone has completed tests to certify it for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) conditions.
US Army Moves to Enhance Gray Eagle Survivability With ELINT Upgrade
The US Army has awarded General Atomics a contract to upgrade its MQ-1C Gray Eagle with enhanced electronic intelligence capabilities.
General Atomics’ Dark Merlin Drone Crashes During CCA Flight Test
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.’s drone prototype for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program has crashed following a mishap after takeoff.
AI ‘Brain’ Helps MQ-20 Avenger Drone Change Course When Threats Pop Up
Agentic AI took center stage in a new MQ-20 Avenger drone demonstration focused on real-time mission adaptation and tactical decision-making.
General Atomics Names Loyal Wingman Prototype YFQ-42A ‘Dark Merlin’
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has selected “Dark Merlin” as the name for its YFQ-42A unmanned aerial system bid under the US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
General Atomics Brings Long-Range Naval Punch to MQ-9B Drone
General Atomics is adapting its MQ-9B drones to strike from greater distances, preparing them for extended air and naval operations.
General Atomics’ Loyal Wingman Drone Demos Four Hours of Precision Autonomy
The YFQ-42A has taken another step toward operational maturity, completing a semi-autonomous flight test with an integrated autonomy system.
USMC Picks GA-ASI YFQ-42A as Surrogate Testbed for ‘Loyal Wingman’ Effort
The US Marine Corps has selected General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to provide its YFQ-42A drone as a surrogate testbed for evaluation under the service’s “loyal wingman” program.
UAS Pioneer GA-ASI Set to Chart the Next Course in Aviation History
From historic carrier-based STOL flights to the next generation of autonomous and collaborative combat aircraft, GA-ASI’s approach to innovation is reshaping uncrewed airpower.
General Atomics Introduces New Aircraft to Tackle Complex Maritime Ops
General Atomics AeroTec Systems is raising its aviation game with the new Do228 NXT aircraft built for fast-changing maritime and border operations.
Leaning Into the Future of Uncrewed Airpower: A Conversation With GA-ASI President David R. Alexander
GA-ASI President David Alexander shares how the company stays ahead in uncrewed aviation, from MQ-9B upgrades to the YFQ-42A fighter.
MQ-20 Avenger Drone Demos Autonomous Intercept of Piloted Aircraft
General Atomics has ticked off another win for the MQ-20 Avenger drone, showing it can autonomously perform airborne interception in a series of demonstrations.
General Atomics, Calidus to Co-Produce MQ-9B and Gambit Aircraft in UAE
GA-ASI will collaborate with Calidus Aerospace to co-produce MQ-9B drones and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft in the UAE.
GA-ASI Is Creating the Blueprint for 21st-Century Airpower
The future of airpower is uncrewed, and GA-ASI is driving that shift with the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, SeaGuardian, and the Gambit Series of autonomous aircraft.
General Atomics, Qatar’s Barzan Team Up on Battle Management Software
General Atomics is moving deeper into battle management and intelligence software through a new partnership with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings.
GA-ASI Completes Third Round of Fatigue Testing on MQ-9B Airframe
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has completed the final phase of full-scale fatigue testing on its MQ-9B drone.
F-22 Pilot Controls MQ-20 Drone in Breakthrough Manned-Unmanned Teaming Demo
In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, a pilot flying an F-22 Raptor has successfully controlled a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-20 Avenger drone in flight.
GA-ASI, Netherlands Partner to Develop Small Uncrewed Aircraft
The Dutch Ministry of Defence and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have teamed up to develop a small uncrewed aircraft system for multi-role intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
General Atomics, Hanwha to Co-Develop Gray Eagle STOL Drone
GA-ASI and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed an agreement to jointly design and build the Gray Eagle Short Takeoff and Landing drone.
Belgium’s First MQ-9B SkyGuardian Takes Maiden Flight
Belgium’s first of four MQ-9B SkyGuardians, made by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has taken its maiden flight in the country.
US Air Force Selects RTX, Shield AI to Supply CCA Drone Autonomy Software
The US Air Force has reportedly chosen RTX and Shield AI to provide autonomous capabilities for the first increment of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) operational prototypes.
Switchblade 600 Kamikaze Drone Launched From MQ-9A Reaper for First Time in Arizona Tests
AeroVironment and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have carried out the first air launch of a Switchblade 600 loitering munition from an MQ-9A Reaper in Arizona, advancing efforts to expand long-range precision strike options for drones.
General Atomics Avenger Drone Executes Precision Missile Attack in Multirole Trial
General Atomics has facilitated a “first-of-its-kind” multirole demonstration of its MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aerial system that involved a missile firing on live targets.
General Atomics Rolls Out Sidekick Drone for MQ-9B Missions
General Atomics has introduced a new drone designed to back up MQ-9B operations, handling high-risk tasks like scouting, jamming, and precision strikes.
