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GA-ASI’s Mojave Completes Dirt-Strip Demos
Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI’s Mojave Completes Dirt-Strip Demos

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) completed take-offs and landings with its Mojave UAV on a dirt strip near El Mirage, California.

India Buys 31 MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAVs
Unmanned Systems Navy / Maritime

India Buys 31 MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAVs

India approved the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from the U.S. for an estimated value of USD 3 billion.

The Netherlands Gets MQ-9A UAV
Unmanned Systems

The Netherlands Gets MQ-9A UAV

The U.S. approved selling MQ-9A Block 5 aircraft to the Netherlands with an estimated cost of $611 million. DSCA announced the FMS to the country.

UK to Deploy Mojave UAV on Aircraft Carriers
Air Unmanned Systems

UK to Deploy Mojave UAV on Aircraft Carriers

Royal Navy plans to deploy Mojave STOL UAV on HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carriers.

US Navy Focuses on MUM-T with MQ-9B SeaGuardian at IPB-23
Navy / Maritime Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Unmanned Systems

US Navy Focuses on MUM-T with MQ-9B SeaGuardian at IPB-23

US Navy focus on Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) at Integrated Battle Problem 2023 (IBP-23) to conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercises.

Japanese Navy to Acquire the MQ-9B SeaGuardian
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Japanese Navy to Acquire the MQ-9B SeaGuardian

GA-ASI revealed on March 15, 2023, that the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force/JMSDF would acquire its MQ-9B SeaGuardian MALE UAV.

DARPA Selects Liberty Lifter X-Plane Performer Teams
Navy / Maritime Air Logistics

DARPA Selects Liberty Lifter X-Plane Performer Teams

Two teams will design DARPA’s Liberty Lifter Seaplane Wing-in-Ground Effect full-scale demonstrator.

US Deploys Eight MQ-9 Reaper UAVs to Greece
Air Bilateral Relations Unmanned Systems

US Deploys Eight MQ-9 Reaper UAVs to Greece

The US has deployed eight MQ-9 Reaper UAVs to Larissa Air Base in central Greece, where a new American base is being created.

Poland to Lease General Atomics’ MQ-9A UAVs
Air Unmanned Systems

Poland to Lease General Atomics’ MQ-9A UAVs

Poland will lease several MQ-9A unmanned air vehicles from General Atomics as an interim solution before it acquires the MQ-9B.

Next-Gen Flight Computer of Grey Eagle UAV Passed Tests
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Unmanned Systems

Next-Gen Flight Computer of Grey Eagle UAV Passed Tests

General Atomics has passed another critical milestone for the MQ-1C Grey Eagle as the UAV has a new next-generation flight computer onboard.

The RAF Receives the first PROTECTOR UAV from GA-ASI
Unmanned Systems

The RAF Receives the first PROTECTOR UAV from GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems announced that the first Protector RG Mk1 UAV had been handed over to the Royal Air Force (RAF).

G.A. Unveils MQ-9B STOL UAV
Navy / Maritime Ammunition Expo and Air Show

G.A. Unveils MQ-9B STOL UAV

GA-ASI unveiled a new MQ-9B UAV variant at INDO PACIFIC 2022 expo in Australia; The MQ-9B STOL designed to operate from amphibious vessel decks.

General Atomics Exhibited the Full-Size SeaGuardian at DIMDEX
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

General Atomics Exhibited the Full-Size SeaGuardian at DIMDEX

General Atomics exhibited an actual SeaGuardian UAV at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX).

GA Announces Mojave UAS for Operations at Remote Areas
Air Unmanned Systems

GA Announces Mojave UAS for Operations at Remote Areas

General Atomics (GA-ASI) has offered the first official details about a new unmanned aircraft, the Mojave, which is a derivative of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.

The Royal Netherlands Air Force MQ-9 Roll-Out Ceremony
Unmanned Systems

The Royal Netherlands Air Force MQ-9 Roll-Out Ceremony

Netherland organised a Roll-Out Ceremony for the first MQ-9 UAV that Royal Netherlands Air Force will receive.

Drone Launched another Drone
Air Unmanned Systems

Drone Launched another Drone

The USAF announced that the Valkyrie UAV launched another drone. The AFRL conducted its sixth test of the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone on March 26th.