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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Country: United States
Founded: 1955
Headquarters: Poway, California, USA
Annual Revenue: $3B+
About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is the world's leading developer of remotely piloted aircraft, best known for the Predator/Reaper family of UCAVs. Based in Poway, California, GA-ASI revolutionized modern warfare with armed drone technology first deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. The MQ-1 Predator (1994) and MQ-9 Reaper have logged millions of flight hours in combat operations across the Middle East and Africa. The MQ-9B SkyGuardian represents the next generation, meeting NATO STANAG 4671 airworthiness standards. GA-ASI supplies drones to the US Air Force, Navy, Army, Coast Guard, NASA, and 20+ allied nations.
Specializations
- air
- cyber
Notable Programs
- MQ-1 Predator
- MQ-9 Reaper
- MQ-9B SkyGuardian
- MQ-20 Avenger
- Protector RG Mk1
- Mojave STOL
Weapon Systems (6)
- EMALS - Aircraft Launch System [sea]
- General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian - uav [air]
- MQ-9 Reaper - UCAV [air]
- MQ-9B SeaGuardian - ucav [air]
- MQ-9B SkyGuardian - Armed MALE UAV [air]
- Sea Guardian (MQ-9B) - uav [air]