General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
General Atomics company
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What's happening
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems opened a new facility in North Dakota, near Grand Forks.Some support1 report
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GA-ASI operates a flight facility in Southern California.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems conducted flight testing at Desert Horizon facility.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Saab and General Atomics demonstrated a long-endurance UUV and tested Saab's LoyalEye payload on an MQ-9B drone for Sweden.Some support1 report
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Spirit Defense announced a production partnership with General Atomics for the FQ-42 aircraft and unveiled a new facility in Wichita.Some support1 report
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems received a production contract from the USAF on June 1, 2026.Well supported31 reports1 development inside
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General Atomics and Anduril Industries are producing Collaborative Combat Aircraft at a facility in Pickaway County, Ohio.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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GA-ASI completed flight testing in San Diego, testing an ESM system for U.S. Army UAS.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of Defence signed a deal with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for drones in 2020.Some support1 report
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MDA Space was awarded a C$3.7M contract for defence systems, supporting CQ-9B Guardian aircraft, and taking a Canadian defence integrator role.Some support2 reports
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GA-ASI provided Gray Eagle UAS to the Arizona National Guard for deployment in global missions supporting CoCom.Some support2 reports
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SRC received a purchase order from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems on October 10, 2026.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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India is developing the TAPAS drone through DRDO while simultaneously procuring MQ-9B drones from General Atomics.Some support1 report
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Mojave, General Atomics, and Hanwha partnered to demonstrate the capabilities of the Mojave STOL aircraft through demonstration flights.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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Congress debates funding and divestment of MQ-9A while MQ-9A Reapers conduct operations against Iran.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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CRS analyzed the MQ-9A Reaper program produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.Some support1 report
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is developing aircraft for the USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.Some support14 reports1 development inside
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems supplied MQ-9B drones to Taiwan on June 1, 2026.Some support3 reports
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is expanding its operations and footprint across Ohio, including Dayton and near Wright-Patterson AFB.Some support2 reports
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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving the development of autonomous ocean sensing and unmanned airborne anti-submarine warfare capabilities by defense contractors.Some support1 report5 developments inside
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President announces new Wildfire UAS program involving Alexander and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.Some support11 reports
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The Italian Air Force ordered MQ-9A Block 5 RPA from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.Some support1 report
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An individual named Pehrson transitioned from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to Parry Labs on May 24, 2022.Some support1 report
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems conducted testing under the approval of the Military Aviation Authority.Well supported19 reports
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RAF utilized Protector UAS from General Atomics to target Islamic State remnants in Iraq and Syria.Some support1 report
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Troy Meink reaffirmed confidence in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.Some support1 report
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Jointly funded project for JSM integration onto MQ-9B.Some support11 reports
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems contributes to MRLN and designs a Minerva-class vessel, leveraging autonomy and sensor experience.Some support1 report
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Canada is acquiring MQ-9B UAVs for its coastlines and utilizing Boeing platforms for the P-8 Poseidon program.Some support1 report
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems adapted Block 30 GCS for MQ-9B operation for the Italian Air Force.Well supported9 reports
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems was the supplier of MQ-9B drones, with the UK being the launch customer since 2018.Some support3 reports
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Operations at Grand Forks Air Force Base are relocating due to runway construction, serving as a temporary hub for MQ-9 flight testing.Some support2 reports
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Both General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Lockheed Martin received production contracts for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) on June 1, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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INTEC and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding future collaborations.Well supported6 reports
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What's reaching General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Events traced to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, step by step, newest first- How could the Indian Navy's major contract wins affect General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?Indian Navy's major contract wins may boost demand for defense technologyPossible
- New remote drone operations may boost General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' scopeNew remote drone operations may boost General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' scopePossible
- Runway resurfacing at Grand Forks Air Force Base may aid General Atomics Aeronautical SystemsRunway resurfacing at Grand Forks Air Force Base may reduce operational disruptions for General Atomics Aeronautical SystemsLikely
- Telangana's defense push may boost opportunities for General AtomicsTelangana's defense hub push may open new market opportunities for drone manufacturersPossible
- Australian air defense tender may create opportunity for General AtomicsNew Australian air defense tender may boost General Atomics' revenuePossible
- New uncrewed vessel tech could intensify competition for General AtomicsIncreased competition in autonomous defense may challenge General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.Possible
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- Indigenous ROV success may intensify competition for General AtomicsIncreased domestic capability may intensify competition for General Atomics' naval contracts.Possible
- Chinese maritime activity may increase risk for General AtomicsIncreased regional instability may raise operational and supply chain risks for General Atomics Aeronautical SystemsPossible
- New $6.6 billion shipyard investment may increase pressure on General AtomicsAnduril's new shipyard capacity could increase competitive pressure on General Atomics.Possible
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is a step on the way to someone elseAround General Atomics Aeronautical Systems this week
News at the entities that move General Atomics Aeronautical Systems most-
General Atomics StructuralGeneral Atomics is moving pilots to Grand Forks.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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Alexander StructuralA new book detailing Alexander the Great's empire, covering Egypt, Afghanistan, and Ancient Greece, is shortlisted for a prize in London.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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Congress StructuralThe Democratic Party won a majority in Congress, with a Swiss resident in the United States being noted.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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Italian Air Force StructuralRyanair flights are being escorted by the Italian Air Force from Lisbon to Rome.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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Anduril Industries OperationalAnduril Industries' CEO, Brian Schimpf, reported that company revenue doubled since Donald Trump's second term, and executives are donating to campaigns tracked by the FEC.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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United States Air Force TransactionalRyan Aerospace announced the T-6 Texan II ITD and supplied training devices to the US Air Force for a demonstration in Orlando.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Connections
The 40 strongest of 100, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
General Atomics Structural
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems operates as a division of General Atomics.
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Indian Navy Transactional
General Atomics supplies and leases MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones and systems to the Indian Navy.
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Alexander Structural
Alexander holds the executive position of President at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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Hanwha Aerospace Transactional
The companies are engaged in a partnership for Mojave STOL demonstration flights and simulated battlefield operations.
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Italian Air Force Structural
GA-ASI supplies and provides specialized upgrades for Italian Air Force MQ-9 RPA operations.
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Anduril Industries Operational
The companies are active competitors and co-actors in the autonomous defense market, specifically vying for and producing Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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Army Transactional
General Atomics manufactures and supplies UAS (Gray Eagle 25M) to the Army.
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Italy Transactional
GA-ASI is forecasted to supply military hardware, including RPA systems and MQ-9A Reapers, to the Italian Air Force.
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Synergy Structural
GA-ASI is establishing an operational presence within Synergy's facilities as part of an expansion.
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Ministry of Defence Transactional
General Atomics provides and leases RPAS to the Ministry of Defence under contract.
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United States Air Force Transactional
The US Air Force awarded production contracts to General Atomics for uncrewed combat jets.
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India Transactional
India has contracted with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to lease MQ-9B Sea Guardian surveillance equipment.
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Department of Defence Transactional
A current signed agreement exists for the lease of MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones between the two entities.
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defence ministry Transactional
The Defence Ministry signed a contract worth Rs 1,943cr with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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Kongsberg Structural
A is engaged in a jointly funded project and supplies critical JSM components for B's MQ-9B platform.
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Denmark Structural
Denmark operates and orders MQ-9B platforms manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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Wildfire Structural
GA-ASI is integrating and unveiling the Wildfire UAS aircraft platform.
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French Air Force Structural
GA-ASI provides technology upgrades to support the operational capabilities of the French Air Force.
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Fujitsu Operational
Fujitsu and General Atomics have established a formal Memorandum of Understanding for UAS maintenance and operational support.
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Department of Defence Transactional
The Department of Defence contracted General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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Military Aviation Authority Structural
GA-ASI conducts testing operations under the formal approval and oversight of the Military Aviation Authority.
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Japan Transactional
Japan is forecasted to procure 23 MQ-9B aircraft from General Atomics for FY 2027.
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Congress Structural
Congress controls the funding and policy framework for General Atomics' defense programs, such as the MQ-9A.
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Avenger Transactional
GA-ASI produced and delivered the Avenger aircraft program.
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INTEC Structural
A formal Memorandum of Understanding was signed establishing INTEC's role in supporting GA-ASI's CCA and mission systems operations.
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Royal Netherlands Air Force Operational
GA-ASI is providing technology upgrades to support the MQ-9B platform utilized by the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
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Palmdale Structural
A maintains operational facilities in the Palmdale area, relying on the location for its operations.
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Air Force Research Laboratory Operational
Air Force Research Laboratory contributes research and requirements that General Atomics implements through the USAF CCA program.
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Raytheon Operational
Raytheon's products are functionally compatible with General Atomics' platforms within the defense ecosystem.
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Niki Johnson Structural
Niki Johnson serves as a vice president at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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Kaohsiung Transactional
General Atomics supplies drones to the location of Kaohsiung.
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Kongsberg Operational
Kongsberg and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems are collaborating on a jointly funded project involving JSM integration onto the MQ-9B platform.
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MDA Space Transactional
A C$3.7M contract for defense systems was awarded between the two companies.
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Japan Coast Guard Structural
Japan Coast Guard operates MQ-9B aircraft supplied by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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Linden Blue Structural
Linden Blue holds the position of CEO at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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Reaper Structural
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is the manufacturer of the MQ-9 Reaper drone aircraft.
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RAF Structural
RAF utilizes Protector UAS manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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Arizona Transactional
GA-ASI is forecasted to provide Gray Eagle UAS to the Arizona National Guard.
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Predator Structural
Predator is involved in the construction and development of the Predator drone aircraft for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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CoCom Structural
General Atomics' Gray Eagle 25M supports global missions for CoCom.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
8 events- GA-ASI operates a flight facility in Southern California.
- Saab and General Atomics demonstrated a long-endurance UUV and tested Saab's LoyalEye payload on an MQ-9B drone for Sweden.
- Spirit Defense announced a production partnership with General Atomics for the FQ-42 aircraft and unveiled a new facility in Wichita.
- GA-ASI completed flight testing in San Diego, testing an ESM system for U.S. Army UAS.
- The Ministry of Defence signed a deal with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for drones in 2020.
- GA-ASI provided Gray Eagle UAS to the Arizona National Guard for deployment in global missions supporting CoCom.
- SRC received a purchase order from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems on October 10, 2026.
- India is developing the TAPAS drone through DRDO while simultaneously procuring MQ-9B drones from General Atomics.
September 2026
8 events- Mojave, General Atomics, and Hanwha partnered to demonstrate the capabilities of the Mojave STOL aircraft through demonstration flights.
- Congress debates funding and divestment of MQ-9A while MQ-9A Reapers conduct operations against Iran.
- CRS analyzed the MQ-9A Reaper program produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is developing aircraft for the USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is expanding its operations and footprint across Ohio, including Dayton and near Wright-Patterson AFB.
- President announces new Wildfire UAS program involving Alexander and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
- The Italian Air Force ordered MQ-9A Block 5 RPA from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
- An individual named Pehrson transitioned from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to Parry Labs on May 24, 2022.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
8 events- General Atomics and Anduril Industries are producing Collaborative Combat Aircraft at a facility in Pickaway County, Ohio.
- Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving the development of autonomous ocean sensing and unmanned airborne anti-submarine warfare capabilities by defense contractors.
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems conducted testing under the approval of the Military Aviation Authority.
- RAF utilized Protector UAS from General Atomics to target Islamic State remnants in Iraq and Syria.
- Troy Meink reaffirmed confidence in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
- Jointly funded project for JSM integration onto MQ-9B.
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems contributes to MRLN and designs a Minerva-class vessel, leveraging autonomy and sensor experience.
- Canada is acquiring MQ-9B UAVs for its coastlines and utilizing Boeing platforms for the P-8 Poseidon program.
June 2026
8 events- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems received a production contract from the USAF on June 1, 2026.
- MDA Space was awarded a C$3.7M contract for defence systems, supporting CQ-9B Guardian aircraft, and taking a Canadian defence integrator role.
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems supplied MQ-9B drones to Taiwan on June 1, 2026.
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems adapted Block 30 GCS for MQ-9B operation for the Italian Air Force.
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems was the supplier of MQ-9B drones, with the UK being the launch customer since 2018.
- Operations at Grand Forks Air Force Base are relocating due to runway construction, serving as a temporary hub for MQ-9 flight testing.
- Both General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Lockheed Martin received production contracts for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) on June 1, 2026.
- INTEC and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding future collaborations.