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U.S. Approves $1.96 Billion MQ-9B Drone Sale to Qatar

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $1.96 billion foreign military sale to Qatar for eight MQ-9B unmanned aircraft systems, marking a key milestone for General Atomics' entry into the Middle East market. The deal includes advanced sensors and munitions.

2025-03-26T13:57:47.737196-07:00

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Belgium's MQ-9B SkyGuardian Completes Successful Maiden Flight

2025-03-26T01:03:52.065470-07:00

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USAF Designates YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A as First Uncrewed Fighters

2025-03-03T16:52:54.843325-08:00

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India Procures 31 MQ-9B Drones in $3.5B Deal with US

2024-10-15T02:21:37.399128-07:00

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Breaking Defense

U.S. Approves $1.96 Billion MQ-9B Drone Sale to Qatar The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $1.96 billion foreign military sale to Qatar for eight MQ-9B unmanned aircraft systems, marking a key milestone for General Atomics' entry into the Middle East market. The deal includes advanced sensors and munitions.

2025-03-26T13:57:47.737196-07:00

U.S. Approves $1.96 Billion MQ-9B Drone Sale to Qatar

FlightGlobal

Belgium's MQ-9B SkyGuardian Completes Successful Maiden Flight On February 20, 2025, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian developed by General Atomics completed its first flight in El Mirage, CA. This marks a critical step in Belgium's defense capabilities as it continues validation tests for its four-aircraft acquisition, enhancing NATO's UAS capabilities.

2025-03-26T01:03:52.065470-07:00

Belgium's MQ-9B SkyGuardian Completes Successful Maiden Flight

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Gray Eagle ER Conducts Inaugural PLEO Satellite Test Flights General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully completed its first series of flight tests for the Gray Eagle Extended Range UAV using Proliferated Low Earth Orbit satellite communications, marking a significant milestone in enhancing U.S. Army's Multi-Domain Operations capabilities.

2025-03-13T06:56:24.274256-07:00

Gray Eagle ER Conducts Inaugural PLEO Satellite Test Flights

Axios

Lockheed Martin Eyes Opportunities Amidst Competition Lockheed Martin is assessing its strategic position as RTX, L3Harris Technologies, and General Atomics express optimism about their competitive edge. The landscape indicates potential shifts in defense contracting dynamics, with companies vying for lucrative contracts in advanced defense systems.

2025-03-12T12:03:10.993791-07:00

Lockheed Martin Eyes Opportunities Amidst Competition

Stars and Stripes

USAF Investigates MQ-9 Reaper Incident at Kadena Air Base The U.S. Air Force is probing an incident involving an MQ-9 Reaper that rolled off the runway at Kadena Air Base. The UAV, part of the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, created concern after an unexpected taxiing mishap occurred Monday, shortly after its relocation from Kyushu.

2025-03-11T03:20:44.556227-07:00

USAF Investigates MQ-9 Reaper Incident at Kadena Air Base

Aviation Week

General Atomics Proposes CCAs for Homeland Defense General Atomics has submitted a proposal advocating the use of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs) to fortify homeland defense strategies. The initiative was discussed with Aviation Week, emphasizing the potential role of CCAs in enhancing national security frameworks.

2025-03-10T14:07:56.333778-07:00

General Atomics Proposes CCAs for Homeland Defense

Defense One

General Atomics Ready to Produce 18 CCAs Monthly for Air Force General Atomics has announced its capability to manufacture up to 18 Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs) per month to meet U.S. Air Force demands. The designation given to these robot wingmen marks a significant step in advancing defense technology, showcasing readiness for large-scale production.

2025-03-06T18:51:14.531604-08:00

General Atomics Ready to Produce 18 CCAs Monthly for Air Force

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF and Industry Tackle CCA Logistics Challenges Industry leaders including Anduril Industries and General Atomics met with USAF officials to strategize solutions for the complexities of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) logistics and maintenance. Discussions focused on innovating processes and leveraging technology to enhance operational readiness and streamline logistics chains.

2025-03-05T20:28:05.052266-08:00

USAF and Industry Tackle CCA Logistics Challenges

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