As emerging technology reshapes the modern battlefield, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) delivers a first-of-its-kind solution with MQ-9B-series aircraft ready for Airborne Early Warning (AEW) — offering European allies urgently needed capabilities to counter air threats.
A big part of what makes MQ-9B such a game changer is the Quadratix software suite that powers its in-flight operations.
Balancing security and access to data are critical to providing users with trustworthy, reliable data for real-time decisions.
The Trump administration "mean[s] business now, and they want to see the business deals happen and where we've been, maybe stuck in policy and bureaucrats," GA-ASI President David Alexander told Breaking Defense on the show floor at IDEX 2025.
A new chapter is beginning in U.S.-UAE defense cooperation, opening the door to further collaboration.
These two MQ-9s are separate from the three aircraft currently on a contractor-owned, contractor-operated lease to the Japan Coast Guard.
Advances in RPA technologies signal a future where aircraft could operate from a variety of austere locations, making it much more difficult to find and target large air bases.
Knowing when to build on commercial systems and when to develop something new can be the difference between parity and information dominance.
As the nations of the Alliance mark NATO’s anniversary, they must do all they can to keep themselves and NATO ready.
Flying MQ-9B in place of larger maritime patrol aircraft costs less and extends the sensing and endurance possible alongside those high-value platforms.
Adoption of the MQ-9 platform is just getting started; one of the most important new chapters for this platform will be the one written by the U.S. Marine Corps.
The US and Japan are "increasing the interoperability and planning of our militaries so they can work together in a seamless and effective way," US President Joe Biden said today.
Why edge and endpoint security can’t be an afterthought.
MQ-9B SeaGuardian®, built by San Diego-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is leading the way in transforming naval and maritime operations around the world.
When assessing the state of the art of unmanned aerial systems, it’s critical to be very clear about what various aircraft can and can’t do – and could never do.
Unmanned aircraft in development by GA-ASI and its partners will be part of the discussion at the Singapore Airshow to ensure responsible world powers have the tools to keep ahead of security challenges.
The nearly $3B deal, which was frozen for years in a geopolitical tussle, is making strides, GA-ASI President David Alexander told Breaking Defense.