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US Marine Corps acquires two MQ-9A Reapers

Air October 22, 2021

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed the transfer of two MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to the US Marine Corps. The two aircraft have been operated by the USMC since 2018 under a Company Owned/Company Operated (COCO) lease agreement in support of an Urgent Operational Need. ...

GA-ASI completes European maritime demos

Air October 15, 2021

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a series of flight demonstrations that featured a company-owned MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in partnership with the Royal Air Force (RAF). The demonstration series began Aug. 25 and ended with the completion of the UK’s Exercise Joint Warrior on Sept. 30. “The support ...

GA-ASI implementing MOSA for Gray Eagle ER Increment 2

Air October 8, 2021

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with the US Army to develop a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) for the Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)-capable Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Incorporating MOSA on GE-ER Increment 2 spans the entire system, including the aircraft and the Command and ...

GA-ASI wins prime positions on new ASTRO contract vehicle

Air August 17, 2021

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured nine prime positions on the new General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Systems Integration Management Center (FEDSIM) ASTRO – a multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle geared towards the needs of the Department of Defense and the US military. The contract vehicle’s ...