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 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.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the U.S. Air Force demonstrated manned-unmanned teaming between an MQ-20 Avenger and an F-35 during a joint autonomy exercise.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Saab are integrating airborne early warning radar capability into the MQ-9B platform for long-endurance surveillance and airspace monitoring applications.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems supports U.S. Navy CAMP project to enhance AI-driven autonomy workflows and mission planning for autonomous combat platforms.
EWS payload enhances real-time environmental intelligence with expanded spectral imaging for improved military weather monitoring and mission planning.