General Atomics

AFRICOM Seeking New Long-Range ISR Drone to Replace MQ-9 Reaper

The US Africa Command is seeking a potential replacement for its MQ-9 Reaper drones to conduct long-range reconnaissance missions.

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Italy Cleared to Buy Six MQ-9 Reaper Drones for $738M

Italy has received US clearance to procure MQ-9 Reaper drones from General Atomics.

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Canada to Face Icy Challenges Operating Reaper Drones in Arctic: Report

The Canadian military will be confronted with significant challenges when it begins operating its upcoming MQ-9B Reaper drones in the Arctic.

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MQ-20 to Play Adversary Aircraft in Pentagon Training Program 

General Atomics has been contracted to turn a pair of MQ-20 Avenger drones into surrogate adversary autonomous aircraft for a Pentagon training program.

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General Atomics Delivers Second MQ-9B Protector to British Air Force

The UK Royal Air Force has accepted its second MQ-9B Protector from General Atomics at Waddington station in Lincoln.

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General Atomics, Lockheed Develop Net-Enabled Weapons Capability for MQ-9B 

General Atomics and Lockheed Martin are collaborating to equip the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial system with a network-enabled weapons capability.

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US Awards $984M Naval Drone Contract to 49 Firms

The US has awarded $982 million in contracts to 49 defense and technology firms to develop systems for its current and future unmanned surface vehicles.

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General Atomics 200-Horsepower Engine Moves Closer to Certification

General Atomics has completed durability testing on its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine, offering a maintenance-free operational period of 2,500 hours (over 100 days).

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CAE Secures Support Contract for Canada’s SkyGuardian Drones

CAE has signed a contract to provide in-service support for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s future MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones.

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MQ-9A Reaper Drone Upgrades to Fight Cyber, Anti-Aircraft Threats

General Atomics has announced two major upgrades to its MQ-9A Reaper drones for cyber and anti-aircraft missile threats.

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