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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.

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18 JUL '25

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General Atomics Demo Shows Autonomous Jet’s Air-to-Air Capability

The autonomous MQ-20 jet performed live air-to-air engagement using AI, sensor fusion, and edge C2 in EMCON conditions.

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17 JUN '25

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GA-ASI Autonomous Jet Demo Includes Simulated Shoot-Down

GA-ASI successfully demonstrated its autonomous MQ-20 Avenger jet, featuring a simulated shoot-down and showcasing advanced multi-aircraft interoperability and software integration.

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16 JUN '25

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General Atomics Presents Uncrewed Airpower at Paris Air Show 2025

GA-ASI returns to Paris with a variety of new products and concepts highlighting the future of uncrewed airpower at its stand in Hall 3, B-176, beginning June 16.

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10 JUN '25

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence

The UK MOD signed a support contract with GA-ASI for RAF's Protector RPAs, ensuring long-term maintenance through a global, cost-efficient logistics model.

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20 MAY '25

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GA-ASI Moves Into Ground Testing of New YFQ-42A CCA

GA-ASI begins ground testing the YFQ-42A, its third uncrewed jet, advancing collaborative combat aircraft with flight planned for later this summer.

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09 MAY '25

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General Atomics Awarded U.S. Space Force Contract For Phase 2 of the Enterprise Space Terminal Program

Phase 2 of the Enterprise Space Terminal program focuses on developing optical communication subsystems for resilient, high-capacity space communication.

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02 MAY '25

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GA-ASI's MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER Featured at U.S. Army's PC-C5

The MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range drone highlights advanced capabilities during the US Army’s PC-C5 demonstration, reinforcing its role in modern warfare.

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30 APR '25

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GA-ASI Delivers MQ-9A Block 5 Extended Range UAS to USMC

GA-ASI provides the USMC with an MQ-9A Block 5 ER UAS, boosting long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.

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08 APR '25

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GA-ASI Expands Targeting Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian

General Atomics validates Link 16-based targeting software for MQ-9B SeaGuardian, enhancing ISR&T missions ahead of 2025 live-fire testing.

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28 MAR '25

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GA-ASI Completes First Flight of Belgium's MQ-9B SkyGuardian

General Atomics and the Belgian Ministry of Defence completed the first flight of Belgium’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian on February 20, 2025, in California, marking a key milestone in the four-aircraft program.

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