General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

FQ-42 Vengeance unmanned aerial system flying alongside fighter jets. Photo: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

US Air Force Accepts FQ-42 Vengeance in Nevada for Crewed-Uncrewed Flight Tests

The US Air Force has taken delivery of an FQ-42 Vengeance unmanned aerial system at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, for further testing under its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

17 September

Mojave Completes ‘First-Ever’ Battlefield Short-Field Ops by a MALE Drone

The Mojave drone has completed what its developers called the first-ever battlefield short-field operations by a medium-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft.

16 September

Americas

GA-ASI to Support US Air Force UAS Programs With Innovation Hub in Ohio

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is establishing an innovation hub in Dayton, Ohio, to support hardware and software development for US Air Force programs.

14 September

The MQ-9 Reaper’s Proposed Successor Emerges: Meet ‘Wildfire’

The MQ-9A Reaper’s proposed successor has finally stepped into view, with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) revealing a lower-cost, highly autonomous aircraft called “Wildfire.”

9 September

Italy Orders Two More MQ-9A Reapers for Mediterranean Surveillance

Italy has placed an order for two MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. as part of an expansion of its long-endurance surveillance fleet.

Jul- 2026 -

22 July

GA-ASI MQ-9B, Gambit 6 Drones to Employ MBDA SPEAR Cruise Missiles

MBDA is set to integrate its SPEAR cruise missiles into two General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. drones under an agreement made at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026.

22 July

Arms

RAF Protector RG Mk1 Drone Cleared to Fire Brimstone 3, Paveway IV Weapons

The Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 drone has been cleared to employ both the Paveway IV laser-guided bomb and the Brimstone 3A air-to-surface missile.

21 July

Rojoef Manuel

MQ-9B Moves Closer to Carrying Joint Strike Missile

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Kongsberg Gruppen have completed two key design reviews for integrating the Joint Strike Missile onto the MQ-9B unmanned aerial system.

Jun- 2026 -

26 June

Technology

GA-ASI Unlocks MQ-9B Drone Ops on Block 30 Ground Stations

GA-ASI is reworking its Block 30 Ground Control Station to enable operators to fly the MQ-9B SeaGuardian and SkyGuardian drones alongside the MQ-9A Reaper.

15 June

Europe

A formation of Gambit 6 drones flying in the sky above the ocean, showcasing their sleek designs against the blue backdrop.