General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Quadratix Powers Multi-Domain UAS Operations with AI & Automation

General Atomics integrates its software expertise into Quadratix, a unified ecosystem designed to enhance multi-domain operations with AI, automation, and real-time data fusion across air, land, sea, cyber, and space, including unmanned systems Feature Article
Quadratix Powers Multi-Domain UAS Operations with AI & Automation
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Quadratix serves as General Atomics’ fully integrated software ecosystem, bringing together its vast team of engineers, developers, and programmers alongside its extensive suite of field-tested systems.

This synergy enables the creation of interoperable, end-to-end solutions designed to achieve information superiority across multiple domains—spanning air, land, and sea to cyber and outer space. By consolidating software expertise across its affiliated divisions, General Atomics provides users with advanced capabilities that leverage the full spectrum of its industry-leading expertise.

Through Quadratix, the company continues to develop transformative technologies that redefine how military forces worldwide tackle intricate challenges and adapt to emerging threats. From data processing, exploitation, and dissemination to data fusion and real-time situational awareness, the company’s software and hardware engineers collaborate closely to develop adaptable, seamlessly integrated systems.

Converting Data into Actionable Insights

Quadratix integrates software capabilities across all domains into a unified, interconnected framework. The framework includes more than 1,000 software engineers, programmers, and specialists in AI, machine learning, autonomy, data fusion, and cyber operations.

It features a vertically integrated suite of powerful software solutions that combines next-generation technology with established systems. With over 30 years of continuous innovation and operational success, Quadratix leverages advanced AI/ML to unify all aspects of defense technology within a single, streamlined environment.

In the Air

Quadratix is a software solution shaped by operational experience, providing a next-generation system for unmanned aircraft control and data integration, enhanced by artificial intelligence and machine learning.

With the next generation of aerial superiority expected to center on advanced air combat missions, Quadratix is leading the way in deploying pioneering platforms such as the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) while ensuring seamless interoperability with other cutting-edge systems.

Quadratix - in the air

On Land

Quadratix enhances land-based operations with advanced autonomy, AI, and machine learning, providing a streamlined environment for operations and data synthesis. It enables effective man-and-machine teaming for battlefield intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and attack helicopter missions, allowing a single operator to manage multiple aircraft and sensors without requiring specialized training.

Small unmanned aircraft, deployed as launched effects from larger UAS or other platforms, will be crucial for countering air defenses and supporting ground operations. Quadratix powers these aircraft and ensures seamless connectivity among all units, facilitating mission success.

Land-based sensing will be instrumental in detecting and mitigating future threats, and Quadratix is designed to support widespread integration and data fusion for enhanced situational awareness and operational effectiveness.

Quadratix - over the land

Key Capabilities

  • Artificial intelligence, autonomy, and machine learning
  • Airborne ISR
  • Advanced sensing solutions for land-based operations
  • Maritime threat detection
  • Space-based missions and satellite management
  • Cyber operations and security
  • Integrated data fusion and visualization
  • Comprehensive threat tracking and unified targeting data

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