Amid shakeup, Army plans to replace Gray Eagle and Shadow drones
After the Army Transformation Initiative shook up drone plans, the service wants a replacement for older Gray Eagles in 2028 and the Shadow in 2026, according to a service official.
Eyeing international sales, General Atomics moves to build drone wingmen in Europe
The company plans to tap its German-based affiliate General Atomics Aerotec Systems GmbH to produce and customize drone wingmen for European customers.
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General Atomics eyes European market, coproduction for CCA
Dave Alexander, president of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, said the pace of engaging potential international partners in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program has been "unprecedented."
General Atomics teams with Saab on AEW, unveils new air-launched effect
The company also announced the launch of a new launched effect known as the Precision Exportable Launched Effect, or Pele.
Saudi Arabia in talks to buy as many as 200 MQ-9 drones, General Atomics says
“We have been in discussions with the government of Saudi Arabia and the White House for quite some time about a package that could include as many as 200 General Atomics aircraft,” a company spokesperson said.
Air Force picks Beale to host CCA drone wingmen ‘aircraft readiness unit,’ begins ground testing
The service is expected to oversee a fly-off between contenders General Atomics and Anduril this summer.
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Air Force officer sees options for ‘cheaper,’ less ‘exquisite’ CCA drone wingmen
“I think you'll see a range of options, from low end to potentially more exquisite,” Air Force Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel said of forthcoming tranches of drone wingmen. “I tend to think that it's probably going to be closer to this low end thing when we start looking at the further CCA increments.”
White House executive order aims to speed arm sales, cut red tape
The order includes a directive for State and DoD to compile a list of “priority partners” and “priority end items” for transfer.
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Bullseye: A new long-range strike missile to be built domestically
General Atomics is going to manufacture and integrate this sea-skimming missile in its U.S. facilities.
Australian air force bullish on Ghost Bat ahead of production decision
"I just think we don't quite understand how much this will change Air Force going forward," Australian Air Vice Marshall Nick Hogan said.
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US greenlights potential $1.96 billion MQ-9B drone deal for Qatar
If completed, the sale would mark the first MQ-9 sale to the Middle East for contractor General Atomics.
Anduril’s Fury hopes to woo Australia away from Boeing’s Ghost Bat
Anduril has held talks with other countries in the region, executive David Goodrich said in an interview, but Australia is clearly a prime target.
General Atomics to unveil new ‘super wide area’ sensor for ‘Iron Dome for America’
"This Iron Dome is perfect timing for us, and I'd be willing to go into Trump’s office and tell them we're ready to go today," said Dave Alexander, president of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
General Atomics aeronautics CEO calls on DOGE to speed acquisition, cut FMS red tape
In a new letter, Linden Blue, CEO of General Atomics' aeronautic systems division, becomes the second industry figure to publicly issue suggestions to DOGE.