YFQ-42A test vehicle is seen staged in Poway

U.S. Air Force Introduces YFQ-42A, a Next-Generation Unmanned Fighter from General Atomics Aimed at Dominating Future Skies

American airpower: The U.S. Air Force has officially unveiled the YFQ-42A, a next-generation unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. The release of the aircraft’s first public image and confirmation of ground testing mark a...
MQ-9 Reaper is a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) combat drone designed for multi-role missions

U.S. Marines Expand Drone Capability with New MQ-9A Reaper Delivery Amid Shift Toward Agile Warfare

On April 22, 2025, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) delivered an MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) drone to the United States Marine Corps (USMC), further cementing the drone’s role as a cornerstone of modern Marine Corps aviation....
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI)

General Atomics Teases Future of Naval Aviation with Carrier-Compatible Autonomous Combat Drone Concept

In an eye-catching move, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) released a tweet on October 28, 2024, that hints at a groundbreaking development in naval aviation: a drone capable of autonomously launching from and landing on aircraft carriers. The company,...