Founded in 1955 and headquartered in San Diego, California, General Atomics is a diversified technology company specialising in defence, aerospace and advanced energy systems. Its activities span unmanned aircraft, airborne sensors, electromagnetic launch systems, space technologies, power conversion, nuclear fusion, advanced fission and high-performance materials. The company combines scientific research with engineering and manufacturing capabilities, including the DIII-D fusion programme and TRIGA research reactors. With more than 14,000 employees and operations across five continents, General Atomics supports defence, energy, aerospace, research and critical infrastructure applications worldwide.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems partnered with the Arizona Army National Guard to integrate Gray Eagle 25M aircraft into divisional aviation operations.
The Gray Flag 2026 demonstration used A-GRA and TacACE to coordinate autonomous aircraft missions alongside human-crewed teammates in simulated battles.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and SoftBank Corp. completed a flight test on July 27, demonstrating a new disaster relief communications payload integrated onto an MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft.
Mojave STOL lands on an unpaved tank and artillery range, demonstrating austere deployment, rapid rearming and continued missions under simulated combat conditions.
GA-ASI and Tactical Air Support demonstrated passive multi-ship IRST ranging and human-machine teaming using an unmanned CCA testbed and an F-5 Advanced Tiger during a large force exercise.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems developed an uncrewed aircraft architecture that provides high payload capacities and long ferry ranges at reduced production unit costs.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and KONGSBERG integrate precision strike capabilities to expand long-range operational options for digital infrastructure and defense aviation.
General Atomics has introduced EXCALIBUR, an integrated laboratory metrology system designed to inspect and calibrate X-ray optical components, thin films, and Bragg crystals.