General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
General Atomics company
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What's happening
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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 support1 report
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SRC received a purchase order from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems on October 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems received a production contract from the USAF on June 1, 2026.Well supported20 reports1 development inside
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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 and Anduril Industries are producing Collaborative Combat Aircraft at a facility in Pickaway County, Ohio.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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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- New uncrewed vessel tech could intensify competition for General AtomicsIncreased competition in autonomous defense may challenge General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.Possible
- 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
Around General Atomics Aeronautical Systems this week
News at the entities that move General Atomics Aeronautical Systems most-
General Atomics StructuralGeneral Atomics is pitching its Gambit 5 UAV system to the Indian Navy, which plans to be a major UAV operator.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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Alexander StructuralAlexander has been appointed as a Minister in the Ministry of Housing.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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Anduril Industries OperationalHyundai and Anduril Industries partnered to demonstrate new uncrewed surface vessel technology.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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United States Air Force TransactionalBill Clifford's biographical details were reported, noting his marriage to a state senator, his 30 years in the US Air Force, and his degree from Fort Hays State University.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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Denmark StructuralKing Frederik X of Denmark presented the Order of the Elephant to Tô Lâm, strengthening bilateral relations between Denmark and Vietnam.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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Hanwha Aerospace TransactionalHanwha Aerospace gained 1.91%, Hanwha Ocean declined 1.23%, and Samsung Electronics stock rose 1.16% on October 19, 2026.Moves General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Connections
The 40 strongest of 89, 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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Italian Air Force Structural
GA-ASI supplies and provides specialized upgrades for Italian Air Force MQ-9 RPA operations.
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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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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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Alexander Structural
Alexander holds the executive position of President at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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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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Linden Blue Structural
The relationship is implied to be that of a key executive/founder whose leadership is central to the company's success and partnerships.
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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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United States Air Force Transactional
The US Air Force awarded production contracts to General Atomics for uncrewed combat jets.
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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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Synergy Structural
GA-ASI is establishing an operational presence within Synergy's facilities as part of an expansion.
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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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Ministry of Defence Transactional
General Atomics provides and leases RPAS to the Ministry of Defence under contract.
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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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Military Aviation Authority Structural
GA-ASI conducts testing operations under the formal approval and oversight of the Military Aviation Authority.
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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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French Air Force Structural
GA-ASI provides technology upgrades to support the operational capabilities of the French Air Force.
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Wildfire Structural
GA-ASI is integrating and unveiling the Wildfire UAS aircraft platform.
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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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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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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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Avenger Transactional
GA-ASI produced and delivered the Avenger aircraft program.
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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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Kaohsiung Transactional
General Atomics supplies drones to the location of Kaohsiung.
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Niki Johnson Structural
Niki Johnson serves as a vice president at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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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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Japan Coast Guard Structural
Japan Coast Guard operates MQ-9B aircraft supplied by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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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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Congress Structural
The relationship is defined by Congress' power to fund or divest the MQ-9A program, which is central to General Atomics' business operations.
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RAF Structural
RAF utilizes Protector UAS manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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Republic of Korea Army Operational
General Atomics supplies technology to the Republic of Korea Army for military adoption.
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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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Reaper Structural
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is the manufacturer of the MQ-9 Reaper drone aircraft.
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Lockheed Martin Mentioned together
Both companies are recognized as major players within the aerospace and defense industry.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- 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.
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.
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June 2026
8 events- 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 received a production contract from the USAF on June 1, 2026.
- 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.