MQ-9B Sky Guardian

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.

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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.

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MQ-9B Completes Flight Into Known Icing Tests to Boost All-Weather Ops

GA-ASI's MQ-9B drone has completed tests to certify it for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) conditions. 

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Canada’s Future MQ-9 Drone Fleet to Launch With Limited Capability

Canada’s first MQ-9 unmanned aerial systems are set to enter service in 2028 but will initially operate with limited functions.

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General Atomics Brings Long-Range Naval Punch to MQ-9B Drone

General Atomics is adapting its MQ-9B drones to strike from greater distances, preparing them for extended air and naval operations.

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Drone Becomes the Radar: MQ-9B Readies for AEW&C Upgrade

AEW&C is a critical capability that provides airborne early warning, simultaneous target tracking, and crucial aerial awareness to detect threats.

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Belgium’s First MQ-9B SkyGuardian Takes Maiden Flight

Belgium’s first of four MQ-9B SkyGuardians, made by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has taken its maiden flight in the country. 

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Denmark Procures MQ-9B Drones to Enhance Maritime Surveillance

Denmark has signed an agreement to buy four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones to beef up surveillance capability in the Baltic Sea.

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General Atomics Rolls Out Sidekick Drone for MQ-9B Missions

General Atomics has introduced a new drone designed to back up MQ-9B operations, handling high-risk tasks like scouting, jamming, and precision strikes.

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UK, General Atomics Strike Long-Term Support Deal for Protector Drone Fleet

The UK has signed a long-term logistics and sustainment contract with General Atomics to support the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft.

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