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Flying MQ-9B in place of larger maritime patrol aircraft costs less and extends the sensing and endurance possible alongside those high-value platforms.
By GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.![US approves $4 billion deal to sell India 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/MQ-9B-SkyGuardian-e1699296925696-225x150.jpg)
The Biden administration reportedly pushed New Delhi to approve the deal on its end ahead of a state visit by Indian leader Narendra Modi in June.
By Lee Ferran![MQ-9B: Taking on the world’s toughest RPA missions, from reconnaissance to rescue](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/1869-MQ-9B-Transatlantic-Flight.noprops-225x150.jpg)
Changing the world for good with the advancements of unmanned aircraft.
By GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.![UK Royal Navy completes Mojave UAS flight and recovery from Prince of Wales aircraft carrier](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/ga-asi-demostrates-short-takeoff-landing-225x150.jpg)
“For the purpose of the test, direct line of sight was used, but in some future world operators would fly this just like a MQ-9 flies today, over satellite and remotely,” GA-ASI’s C. Mark Brinkley told Breaking Defense.
By Tim Martin![Using RPAs and more to achieve stability in the Arabian Gulf and beyond](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/2F7A0026_deprop-225x150.jpg)
General Atomics’ commitments to the UAE go beyond the long-term support it’s planning for additional aircraft systems.
By GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.![UK Protector leads MQ-9B development in Europe](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/2205_RIAT-Program-Editorial_UK-Protector_Countryside_A3_P05907-225x150.jpg)
The Royal Air Force is set to become the world’s first operational user of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, the world’s most advanced medium-altitude, long-endurance RPAS.
By General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.![Versatile multi-domain MQ-9B SeaGuardian has revolutionized anti-submarine warfare](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/04/mq9b-seaguardian-game-changer-225x150.jpg)
The first unmanned aerial system of its kind that can search the ocean surface and the depths in support of naval intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
By General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.![MQ-9B: An Ideal Solution for MENA and Global Security](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/03/2021_EMD-DEMO_1V4A2936_L03092_screen-225x150.jpg)
Many reasons why MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian are a number one choice for a growing number of nations.
By General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.![The first aircraft of its kind designed from the wheels up to be certifiable for use in mixed national airspace](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/02/2201_SOCIAL_MEDIA_VIDEO_UMEX_UAE_L04810_V1_Moment-225x150.jpg)
The MQ-9B SeaGuardian was viewed at full-scale at the Unmanned System Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi.
By General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.,![The MQ-9B is the right solution for mission needs across the Middle East and North Africa.](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/11/BD-1_Images_1200x628_P01650-225x150.jpg)
Maintain real-time situational awareness in key locations with advanced unmanned aerial systems.
By General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.![Protector Takes Flight](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/09/1907_GA-ASI_UK_Protector_P03526_1-scaled-225x150.jpg)
The MQ-9B is the latest in a line of highly successful and well-proven remotely piloted aircraft operated by a number of other sophisticated allied air forces, from those of the United States to France to Italy and beyond.
By General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.,![The Unmanned Advantage At Sea: Revolutionizing Maritime Domain Awareness](https://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/07/2107_GA-ASI_Breaking_Defense_1280x720px_P03191-225x150.jpg)
The new era of seapower requires new approaches and new tools for the U.S. military and its allies.
By General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.