General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. will provide logistics and sustainment services to the Belgian Air Force. The U.S. Air Force awarded the California-based company with a $48.54 million undefinitized contract action to support Belgium’s fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian. Under the deal, GA-ASI will provide depot repair, engineering, software and field team support from its facilities...
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General Atomics to Supply Taiwan With SkyGuardian Drones in $250M Deal
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $250 million contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Inc. for the delivery of four MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicles, two ground control stations, spare parts and related equipment to Taiwan. The San Francisco-based GA-ASI will work at its Poway, California facility, with completion expected in August 2027. The...
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GA-ASI’s New Drones to Use South Korean Fuel Interface Rings
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft systems will integrate South Korean manufacturer Rokadi’s fuel interface rings. The two companies signed the supply contract agreement at the Global Industrial Cooperation Association 2023 Autumn Conference in Seoul. The GA website describes the next-generation MQ-9B SkyGuardian as an all-weather drone designed for flights of more than...
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Canada Acquires MQ-9B SkyGuardian ISR Aircraft Fleet From General Atomics
Canada has purchased MQ-9B SkyGuardian aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. Quebec recently signed a contract with GA-ASI for the acquisition of a fleet of next-generation remotely piloted aircraft systems and associated certified ground control stations. SkyGuardian is capable of conducting persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, including law enforcement, defensive counter air, airborne early...
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General Atomics To Integrate Edge Smart Weapons Into MQ-9B SkyGuardian Platform
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has agreed to work with the United Arab Emirates’ Edge Group to equip its remotely piloted aircraft with precision-guided munition and guided-glide weapon solutions. According to GA-ASI, the agreement will lead to the deployment of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian featuring Edge smart weapons. The effort expands the existing defense cooperation between...
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L3Harris, GA-ASI Partner to Equip Canada’s SkyGuardian Drones With EO/IR Sensors for ISR Missions
Canada’s upcoming fleet of drones will be equipped with electro-optical/infrared imaging capabilities to enable intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. L3Harris Technologies will begin delivery of its WESCAM MX-20D EO/IR to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. for Canada’s new MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft systems. “We’re proud to equip the MQ-9B SkyGuardian with a cost-effective and fully...