General Atomics

Avenger Drones Send Fused Air Threat Data to Command Ctr

Two General Atomics Avenger drones relayed passively captured air threat fused data to a ground-based command center for the first time.

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US Approves $1.3B Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch for France

The US State Department has tentatively approved the sale of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System to France at an estimated $1.3 billion.

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General Atomics Unveils ‘Mojave’ Drone for Harsh Conditions 

General Atomics has unveiled a new drone capable of short takeoffs and landings that packs more firepower than any previous company version.

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UK’s ‘Protector’ Drone Completes Key Tests

General Atomics announced the completion of key tests on the UK's Protector drone, indicating that full evaluation should be wrapped up by late next year.

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Secret General Atomics Drone Packs 16 Hellfire Missiles: Report 

General Atomics has reportedly developed an unmanned aerial system capable of carrying more armament than any current American drone.

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US Air Force Tests Skyborg Drone-Teaming Flight 

The US Air Force tested two Skyborg autonomy core system-equipped drones flying in tandem last month.

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USAF Awards ‘Off-Board Sensing Station’ Drone Contracts

The US Air Force has awarded identical $17.7 million contracts to Kratos and General Automics to develop Off-Board Sensing Station drones.

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US Army to Develop 300-kW Laser-Based Air Defense System

The US Army has contracted a General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems-Boeing team to develop a 300-kilowatt laser-based air defense system prototype.

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Pentagon Awards $30.5M Contract for Italian AF UAV Upgrade

The Department of Defense has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. a $30.5 million contract to upgrade the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9A Predator B combat drones.

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General Atomics Unveils Aircraft-Launched Combat Drone Design

General Atomics has unveiled a design for its “LongShot” missile-carrying air-to-air combat drone that can be launched from a manned aircraft while in mid-air.

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