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Air & Space Forces Mag • John Tirpak

USAF Begins Ground Testing of Anduril YFQ-44A and GA-ASI YFQ-42A CCA Prototypes

The U.S. Air Force has kicked off ground testing for its two Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes—the Anduril YFQ-44A and General Atomics YFQ-42A—at Beale AFB. The tests pave the way for planned mid-2025 first flights and a summer fly-off as CCAs advance toward supporting F-35 and F-47 missions.

2025-05-01T06:26:30.182281-07:00

FlightGlobal

Hanwha Aerospace and GA-ASI Forge Partnership for MQ-1C Gray Eagle STOL Development

2025-04-01T23:54:55.820515-07:00

insidedefense.com

General Atomics and Rafael Collaborate on Cost-Effective Bullseye Missile for U.S. Military

2025-04-07T05:12:45.381232-07:00

The War Zone

New Pods Expand MQ-9 Reaper Capabilities to Submarine Warfare

2025-04-07T14:49:09.262206-07:00

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USAF Begins Ground Testing of Anduril YFQ-44A and GA-ASI YFQ-42A CCA Prototypes The U.S. Air Force has kicked off ground testing for its two Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes—the Anduril YFQ-44A and General Atomics YFQ-42A—at Beale AFB. The tests pave the way for planned mid-2025 first flights and a summer fly-off as CCAs advance toward supporting F-35 and F-47 missions.

2025-05-01T06:26:30.182281-07:00

USAF Begins Ground Testing of Anduril YFQ-44A and GA-ASI YFQ-42A CCA Prototypes

Unmanned Airspace

General Atomics Confirms Airborne Laser C-UAS Development General Atomics has officially confirmed its role in a joint program with the US Department of Defense to develop an airborne laser system for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). This initiative aims to enhance defense capabilities by neutralizing drone threats through advanced airborne laser technology.

2025-04-27T05:40:50.662021-07:00

General Atomics Confirms Airborne Laser C-UAS Development

Stars and Stripes

Houthi Rebels Shoot Down $200 Million in US Reaper Drones Amid Escalating Red Sea Tensions Houthi rebels have recently shot down seven US MQ-9 Reaper drones, each costing approximately $30 million, as the group continues missile and drone attacks on US Navy ships in the Red Sea. This conflict has significantly disrupted the trade flow through the $1 trillion Red Sea corridor.

2025-04-24T18:08:04.087185-07:00

Houthi Rebels Shoot Down $200 Million in US Reaper Drones Amid Escalating Red Sea Tensions

The Aviationist

General Atomics and Hanwha Aerospace Team Up for Global Military Drone Development General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop advanced military drones aimed at global markets. The collaboration includes establishing a comprehensive unmanned aircraft system ecosystem, scaling production, and enhancing capabilities for international defense exports.

2025-04-11T10:19:42.588206-07:00

General Atomics and Hanwha Aerospace Team Up for Global Military Drone Development

The War Zone

New Pods Expand MQ-9 Reaper Capabilities to Submarine Warfare Recent advancements in MQ-9 Reaper drones involve the integration of new pods, enabling them to conduct anti-submarine warfare and deploy small weapons and drones. This development marks a significant shift in the operational scope of unmanned aerial systems.

2025-04-07T14:49:09.262206-07:00

New Pods Expand MQ-9 Reaper Capabilities to Submarine Warfare

insidedefense.com

General Atomics and Rafael Collaborate on Cost-Effective Bullseye Missile for U.S. Military General Atomics and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have inked a deal to produce the Bullseye precision-guided missile for the U.S. military. This collaboration leverages Rafael's Ice Breaker design, offering a low-cost, scalable weapon for enhanced defense capabilities.

2025-04-07T05:12:45.381232-07:00

General Atomics and Rafael Collaborate on Cost-Effective Bullseye Missile for U.S. Military

FlightGlobal

Hanwha Aerospace and GA-ASI Forge Partnership for MQ-1C Gray Eagle STOL Development Hanwha Aerospace has entered into a strategic partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to jointly develop and produce the MQ-1C Gray Eagle STOL system, enhancing capabilities in unmanned aerial systems. This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding unmanned aircraft technology.

2025-04-01T23:54:55.820515-07:00

Hanwha Aerospace and GA-ASI Forge Partnership for MQ-1C Gray Eagle STOL Development

FlightGlobal

General Atomics Develops Modular Autonomous Fighter Fleet General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is set to unveil a modular uncrewed fighter concept at the Paris Air Show, demonstrating a flexible approach for the U.S. Air Force and other potential customers to customize capabilities for diverse mission requirements.

2025-03-30T22:17:53.594242-07:00

General Atomics Develops Modular Autonomous Fighter Fleet

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