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GA-ASI’s YFQ-42A Enters Ground Testing as USAF CCA Prototype

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has begun ground testing of its YFQ-42A, the third uncrewed jet and production-representative test vehicle for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme. Ground tests started May 7 in Poway, California, ahead of a planned first flight later this summer.

2025-05-19T14:14:44.487539-07:00

Breaking Defense

Saudi Arabia in preliminary talks for up to 200 MQ-9 Reaper drones

2025-05-21T11:18:10.892855-07:00

Breaking Defense

Trump, Qatar sign $2B MQ-9B and $1B counter-drone deals

2025-05-14T10:11:23.447442-07:00

Air & Space Forces Mag

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

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

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The Aviationist

USAF MQ-9 Reapers Hone Maritime Skills in Indo-Pacific Exercise The US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reapers took part in Exercise Reaper Smoke in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on maritime operations including anti-surface targeting and extended overwater ISR. The drill aims to bolster regional deterrence by integrating unmanned assets into naval scenarios amid evolving security dynamics.

2025-05-24T11:21:54.899745-07:00

USAF MQ-9 Reapers Hone Maritime Skills in Indo-Pacific Exercise

Naval News

GA-ASI, Ultra Maritime Forge Unmanned Airborne ASW Partnership General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Ultra Maritime have launched a strategic partnership to develop unmanned airborne anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The collaboration aims to integrate GA-ASI’s long-endurance UAV platforms with Ultra Maritime’s advanced maritime sensors, advancing detection and tracking of enemy submarines through persistent standoff surveillance.

2025-05-24T01:29:01.221720-07:00

GA-ASI, Ultra Maritime Forge Unmanned Airborne ASW Partnership

Breaking Defense

Saudi Arabia in preliminary talks for up to 200 MQ-9 Reaper drones The U.S. and Saudi governments are negotiating a Foreign Military Sales package with General Atomics that could include as many as 200 MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft, potentially transforming the Kingdom’s surveillance and strike posture in the region. Discussions involve both Riyadh and the White House to finalize terms.

2025-05-21T11:18:10.892855-07:00

Saudi Arabia in preliminary talks for up to 200 MQ-9 Reaper drones

defence-industry.eu

General Atomics and Ultra Maritime to Equip MQ-9B SeaGuardian with UAASW Capabilities General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. and Ultra Maritime have formed a strategic partnership to integrate advanced towed sensor systems onto the MQ-9B SeaGuardian, enabling uncrewed airborne anti-submarine warfare detection, tracking and classification on long-endurance patrols.

2025-05-21T05:22:54.317177-07:00

General Atomics and Ultra Maritime to Equip MQ-9B SeaGuardian with UAASW Capabilities

Sandboxx

USAF unveils world’s first AI-piloted fighter drones The US Air Force has publicly showcased its first two AI-piloted fighter drones, the Anduril YFQ-44A and General Atomics YFQ-42A. The prototypes, unveiled this week, mark a milestone in autonomous combat aviation, signaling a shift toward unmanned, AI-driven air superiority platforms.

2025-05-19T16:12:16.077689-07:00

USAF unveils world’s first AI-piloted fighter drones

The War Zone

GA-ASI’s YFQ-42A Enters Ground Testing as USAF CCA Prototype General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has begun ground testing of its YFQ-42A, the third uncrewed jet and production-representative test vehicle for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme. Ground tests started May 7 in Poway, California, ahead of a planned first flight later this summer.

2025-05-19T14:14:44.487539-07:00

GA-ASI’s YFQ-42A Enters Ground Testing as USAF CCA Prototype

UK Defence Journal

UK’s Royal Navy Evaluates General Atomics MQ-9B as Carrier-Based AEW Platform

2025-05-19T06:10:53.742711-07:00

MQ-9B considered for new carrier

Breaking Defense

Trump, Qatar sign $2B MQ-9B and $1B counter-drone deals President Trump and Qatar’s Emir signed final agreements for the $1.96 billion sale of eight MQ-9B Predator B drones and a $1 billion counter-drone systems package, advancing Qatar’s surveillance and C-UAS capabilities while signaling U.S. intent to accelerate defense exports and strengthen Gulf security ties.

2025-05-14T10:11:23.447442-07:00

Trump, Qatar sign $2B MQ-9B and $1B counter-drone deals

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