General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Jul- 2026 -

22 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

GA-ASI MQ-9B, Gambit 6 Drones to Employ MBDA SPEAR Cruise Missiles

MBDA is set to integrate its SPEAR cruise missiles into two General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. drones under an agreement made at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026.

22 July

Arms

Christine Casimiro

RAF Protector RG Mk1 Drone Cleared to Fire Brimstone 3, Paveway IV Weapons

The Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 drone has been cleared to employ both the Paveway IV laser-guided bomb and the Brimstone 3A air-to-surface missile.

21 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

MQ-9B Moves Closer to Carrying Joint Strike Missile

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Kongsberg Gruppen have completed two key design reviews for integrating the Joint Strike Missile onto the MQ-9B unmanned aerial system.

Jun- 2026 -

26 June

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

GA-ASI Unlocks MQ-9B Drone Ops on Block 30 Ground Stations

GA-ASI is reworking its Block 30 Ground Control Station to enable operators to fly the MQ-9B SeaGuardian and SkyGuardian drones alongside the MQ-9A Reaper.

15 June

Europe

A formation of Gambit 6 drones flying in the sky above the ocean, showcasing their sleek designs against the blue backdrop.

Christine Casimiro

GA-ASI Partners With INTEC Group to Pitch Gambit Drones for Germany

German firm INTEC Group is set to support GA-ASI in its bid to provide Gambit collaborative combat aircraft for Germany's future “loyal wingman” requirement.

May- 2026 -

28 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

F-35 Directs MQ-20 Drone in New Collaborative Combat Aircraft Test

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has demonstrated interoperability between the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet and the MQ-20 Avenger drone in support of the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

22 May

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

World’s First Drone-Based Airborne Early Warning System Completes Maiden Flight

Two defense giants have joined forces for a milestone flight of what they describe as the world’s first unmanned airborne early warning solution.

Apr- 2026 -

22 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

MQ-20 Avenger drone flying at altitude over a desert landscape, showing its stealthy blended-wing design, rear-mounted engine, and long wingspan during an autonomous flight demonstration.

Rojoef Manuel

MQ-20 Avenger to Support US Navy’s Autonomy Battle Planning Effort

The US Navy has partnered with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to deploy its MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aerial system for the service’s Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief project.

22 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion