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General Atomics

General Atomics

General Atomics is a defense and diversified technologies company, founded in 1955 as a Division of General Dynamics and acquired by the Blue family in 1986. GA and affiliated companies operate on five continents.

Latest General Atomics Articles

Microreactor Selected for US Army Janus Program

Microreactor Selected for US Army Janus Program

By General Atomics 2 September 2026

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) today announced its selection by the U.S. Army as one of multiple industry partners for the Janus Program to advance the General At...

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Fujitsu Sign MOU

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Fujitsu Sign MOU

By General Atomics 2 September 2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu) announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the establishment of...

Tom Burke Joins General Atomics-ASI

Tom Burke Joins General Atomics-ASI

By General Atomics 2 September 2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) welcomes Tom Burke, retired Air Vice-Marshal for the Royal Air Force (RAF), as the company’s new Vice President of International...

Official Statement in response to the National Security Memo

Official Statement in response to the National Security Memo

By General Atomics 25 August 2026

General Atomics is committed to supporting the warfighter and ensuring the Navy maintains the capabilities necessary to meet current and future operational demands.

U.S Air Force Awards GA-ASI production contract

U.S Air Force Awards GA-ASI production contract

By General Atomics 27 June 2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received a production contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).

Ground Control Station To Fly new model MQ-9B

Ground Control Station To Fly new model MQ-9B

By General Atomics 27 June 2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working to adapt its Block 30 Ground Control Stations (GCS) to fly the company’s newer model MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardi...

GA, Rheinmetall Explore Co-Production

GA, Rheinmetall Explore Co-Production

By General Atomics 27 June 2026

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and Rheinmetall announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Eurosatory 2026 to explore cooperative produc...

The YFQ-42A Returns to Flight Testing

The YFQ-42A Returns to Flight Testing

By General Atomics 25 May 2026

The YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the U.S. Air Force, has returned to flight testing following a round of ...

GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate APKWS on MQ-9A

GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate APKWS on MQ-9A

By General Atomics 25 May 2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force (USAF), has conducted flight tests of an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS)...

First Flight of MQ-9B With AEW Pods

First Flight of MQ-9B With AEW Pods

By General Atomics 25 May 2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods.

Development of Long-Range Weapons Capabilities

Development of Long-Range Weapons Capabilities

By General Atomics 5 March 2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is developing the addition of long-range standoff weapons to its top-of-the-line MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian.

Mike Rucker becomes vice president of the Weapons Programs Division

Mike Rucker becomes vice president of the Weapons Programs Division

By General Atomics 5 March 2026

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA‑EMS) announced the promotion of Mike Rucker to vice president of the Weapons Programs Division. Rucker, who has held positions of increa...