Germany Orders Eight MQ-9B Drones for Maritime Surveillance, ASW
The German Armed Forces has ordered eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems from General Atomics to equip its navy.
MQ-9B Drone Picks Up a New ‘Brain’ for Data-Heavy Missions
The Knox-5 processor is built on an open SOSA-aligned architecture, supports air, land, and maritime missions, and runs cloud-native applications in contested environments.
MQ-9 Reaper Gains Smart Surveillance Boost in Breakthrough Flight
Surveillance network tech is an airspace monitoring system, fuses multiple sensor types, tracks cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft, provides real-time airspace awareness, and supports counter-UAS operations.
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.
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.
General Atomics, Saab to Equip MQ-9B Drone With Airborne Early Warning
General Atomics has teamed with Saab to develop an Airborne Early Warning & Control solution for the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft.
UK, General Atomics Strike Long-Term Support Deal for Protector Drone Fleet
The UK has signed a long-term logistics and sustainment contract with General Atomics to support the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft.
UK Announces $400M Flight Training Upgrades for Navy, Air Force
The UK Ministry of Defence has invested $402.4 million to strengthen the flight skills of the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force in modern warfare.
General Atomics Invests in Dutch Firms to Boost Future Aerospace Systems
General Atomics will invest in Dutch companies Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors to support the development of future systems.
General Atomics Displays MQ-9B Armed With Laser Weapon
General Atomics recently displayed an MQ-9B unmanned aerial system with a 25-kilowatt scalable laser weapon system at Sea-Air-Space 2025.
US Approves $1.96B Drone Sale to Qatar
The United States on Wednesday approved a $1.96 billion sale of eight MQ-9B drones and related equipment to Qatar, one of Washington's closest allies in the Middle East.
General Atomics, CAE Partner to Develop SkyGuardian Training System
General Atomics and CAE have partnered to develop the next-generation mission trainer for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone.
Huge Potential for Saudi Arabia to Buy MQ-9B Drones: General Atomics Exec
Saudi Arabia has reportedly expressed interest in purchasing General Atomics’ MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Royal Air Force Flight-Tests MQ-9B Protector Drone
The British Royal Air Force has flight-tested its MQ-9B Protector drone remotely piloting the aircraft at Waddington base.
Canadian SkyGuardian Drones Begin Assembly in California
Canada has announced the start of production for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones in San Diego, California.
India Approves Building Nuclear Attack Subs, Buying MQ-9B Drones
The Indian government has approved the construction of two nuclear-powered attack submarines and the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B drones from the US.
Canada to Face Icy Challenges Operating Reaper Drones in Arctic: Report
The Canadian military will be confronted with significant challenges when it begins operating its upcoming MQ-9B Reaper drones in the Arctic.
General Atomics Delivers Second MQ-9B Protector to British Air Force
The UK Royal Air Force has accepted its second MQ-9B Protector from General Atomics at Waddington station in Lincoln.
General Atomics, Lockheed Develop Net-Enabled Weapons Capability for MQ-9B
General Atomics and Lockheed Martin are collaborating to equip the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial system with a network-enabled weapons capability.
CAE Secures Support Contract for Canada’s SkyGuardian Drones
CAE has signed a contract to provide in-service support for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s future MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones.
General Atomics Tests Sonobuoy Dispensing System With MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has tested its Sonobuoy Dispensing System using an MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial system.
Taiwan Buys Four Additional MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones
Taiwan is acquiring four additional MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from the US to bolster its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.
US Approves $4B Sale of MQ-9B Drones, Hellfire Missiles to India
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones and 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to India.
