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Learn about UST Innovation Partner, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc, a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable RPA systems, radars, and electro-optic systems.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable RPA systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar.

With more than eight million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness. The company also produces a variety of sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas.

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Supplier Opportunities

GA-ASI performs a wide variety of activities for Government, domestic and international customers. Building partnerships with qualified suppliers is key to our successful achievement of contract objectives.

Small Business Program

We are committed to working with small businesses, recognizing their vital role in driving innovation and strengthening the defense supply chain.

Through our Small Business Program, we actively seek partnerships with qualified small businesses. The program’s mission is to identify and engage capable small business suppliers, ensuring they have opportunities to contribute to federal contracts. By fostering these collaborations, GA-ASI helps advance cutting-edge solutions in support of national security and defense.

Together, we can pioneer next-generation solutions that deliver impactful results for our warfighters.

Careers at General Atomics

The Freedom to Explore. The Promise to Deliver.

General Atomics is a visionary pioneer with a unique and powerful mission. Join us and you can work on transformative technology, developing the latest solutions for Fusion, Electromagnetic Systems, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, Airborne Sensors, Laser Technologies, or Space Systems.

Here you’ll have the freedom to look further and dream bigger. You won’t wait for opportunity, you’ll create it.

Latest News & Updates

GA-ASI Flight Tests New ESM System for Long-Range Sensing on Army Gray Eagle UAS
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GA-ASI Flight Tests New ESM System for Long-Range Sensing on Army Gray Eagle UAS

GA-ASI has completed successful flight testing of SNC's Electronic Support Measures system on the MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER, enhancing long-range threat detection and survivability for U.S. Forces

Oct 19, 2026
Arizona Army National Guard to Receive First Gray Eagle® 25M UAS
Arizona Army National Guard to Receive First Gray Eagle® 25M UAS

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems plans to deliver eight Gray Eagle® 25M unmanned aircraft to the Arizona Army National Guard in September 2027, with four additional units scheduled for fielding by the end of 2029 as part of a wider initiative to establish eight divisional UAS companies

Oct 14, 2026
GA-ASI Recognizes Three Small Business Suppliers for Quality Performance
GA-ASI Recognizes Three Small Business Suppliers for Quality Performance

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has recognized three small business suppliers for their 2025 quality performance through its new annual Supplier Quality Recognition program, highlighting their leadership, collaboration, and commitment to continuous improvement

Oct 08, 2026
US Navy & GA-ASI Advance Autonomous Drone Swarm Mission Planning
US Navy & GA-ASI Advance Autonomous Drone Swarm Mission Planning

GA-ASI and the US Navy have successfully integrated mission autonomy software with live aircraft to demonstrate real-time, autonomous fleet coordination and mission planning aligned with commander intent

Oct 07, 2026
Airborne Network Pod Tested on MQ-9B RPA for Emergency Response
Airborne Network Pod Tested on MQ-9B RPA for Emergency Response

GA-ASI and SoftBank have successfully flight-tested an innovative aerial communications payload on an MQ-9B drone to deliver vital mobile connectivity in emergency zones during disaster response operations

Oct 05, 2026
U.S. Navy Evaluates SeaGuardian UAS at NAS Whidbey Island
U.S. Navy Evaluates SeaGuardian UAS at NAS Whidbey Island

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems showcases the maritime MQ-9B SeaGuardian to naval leaders at NAS Whidbey Island, highlighting its role as a force multiplier alongside the P-8A Poseidon for fleet operations

Oct 02, 2026
USAF Takes Delivery of FQ-42 Vengeance Combat Jet at Creech AFB
USAF Takes Delivery of FQ-42 Vengeance Combat Jet at Creech AFB

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. delivers another FQ-42 Vengeance uncrewed fighter to Creech Air Force Base, advancing autonomous flight testing and operational experimentation for the U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program

Sep 23, 2026
GA-ASI & Hanwha Aerospace Prove Uncrewed Battlefield Short Field Capabilities
GA-ASI & Hanwha Aerospace Prove Uncrewed Battlefield Short Field Capabilities

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Hanwha Aerospace successfully demonstrate the Mojave STOL uncrewed aircraft performing landing and takeoff operations under simulated live-fire combat conditions at a South Korean maneuver trail

Sep 18, 2026
GA-ASI & Tactical Air Support Demonstrate Advanced Human-Machine Teaming in Live Exercise
GA-ASI & Tactical Air Support Demonstrate Advanced Human-Machine Teaming in Live Exercise

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Tactical Air Support, Inc. successfully execute live flight testing of multi-ship infrared passive sensing and open architecture software to close tactical kill chains against airborne threats

Sep 17, 2026
GA-ASI to Open 22,000-Square-Foot UAS Innovation Hub in Ohio
GA-ASI to Open 22,000-Square-Foot UAS Innovation Hub in Ohio

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is expanding its presence in Dayton, Ohio, with a new 22,000-square-foot innovation hub focused on hardware, software, autonomy, rapid prototyping, integration, and testing of next-generation UAS capabilities for U.S. Air Force programs

Sep 16, 2026
GA-ASI Unveils Wildfire UAS for High-Capability & Cost-Conscious Ops
GA-ASI Unveils Wildfire UAS for High-Capability & Cost-Conscious Ops

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems launches its groundbreaking Wildfire UAS, combining exceptional endurance, massive payload capacity, and high autonomy to deliver cost-effective mass for defense and commercial roles

Sep 11, 2026
GA-ASI to Expand Italian Air Force Fleet with Two Additional Reapers
GA-ASI to Expand Italian Air Force Fleet with Two Additional Reapers

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will deliver two new MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers to the Italian Air Force, boosting long-endurance surveillance capabilities across domestic, Mediterranean, and NATO operational spheres

Sep 10, 2026
GA-ASI & Fujitsu Partner on MQ-9B UAS Support in Japan
GA-ASI & Fujitsu Partner on MQ-9B UAS Support in Japan

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Fujitsu signed an MOU to establish local maintenance, training, and operational capabilities for Japan’s planned fleet of 23 MQ-9B maritime surveillance aircraft

Sep 01, 2026
GA-ASI Partners with Belgian Defense Leaders on MQ-9B ISR Technology
GA-ASI Partners with Belgian Defense Leaders on MQ-9B ISR Technology

GA-ASI, Thales, Octave, and dotOcean sign a landmark MoU to integrate advanced C4ISR software, geospatial visualization, and AI sensor processing into MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian platforms for European defense operations

Jul 30, 2026
GA-ASI Enters Partnership to Integrate SPEAR Missiles on MQ-9B & Gambit 6
GA-ASI Enters Partnership to Integrate SPEAR Missiles on MQ-9B & Gambit 6

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and MBDA have committed to integrate SPEAR precision strike missiles onto the MQ-9B and Gambit 6 uncrewed aircraft to deliver advanced long range combat capabilities worldwide

Jul 28, 2026
GA-ASI Progresses Joint Strike Missile Integration for MQ-9B UAS
GA-ASI Progresses Joint Strike Missile Integration for MQ-9B UAS

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and KONGSBERG are advancing the integration of the Joint Strike Missile with the MQ-9B, completing key design reviews as part of a jointly funded effort to add long-range strike capability to the uncrewed platform

Jul 24, 2026
GA-ASI Completes Weapons Qualification Testing for RAF Protector
GA-ASI Completes Weapons Qualification Testing for RAF Protector

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has concluded weapons qualification testing for the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1, qualifying Paveway IV and Brimstone 3 following six years of US-UK governmental and industry collaboration

Jul 22, 2026
GA-ASI Showcases Full-Scale CCA Model at Farnborough
GA-ASI Showcases Full-Scale CCA Model at Farnborough

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is exhibiting a full-scale Collaborative Combat Aircraft model at Farnborough International Airshow following its FQ-42A production contract and increased CCA production capacity

Jul 20, 2026
A Decade of UAS Innovation at GA-ASI Flight Test & Training Center
A Decade of UAS Innovation at GA-ASI Flight Test & Training Center

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems marks 10 years of operations at its North Dakota facility, celebrating historic uncrewed aviation milestones and training over 4,000 pilots and operators

Jul 20, 2026
GA-ASI Adapts Existing Block 30 GCS to Fly MQ-9B
GA-ASI Adapts Existing Block 30 GCS to Fly MQ-9B

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is adapting its existing Block 30 Ground Control Stations to operate newer MQ-9B aircraft, significantly reducing procurement costs for current global defense customers

Jun 29, 2026
U.S. Air Force Greenlights Production for GA-ASI FQ-42A CCA
U.S. Air Force Greenlights Production for GA-ASI FQ-42A CCA

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) secures a historic USAF production contract for the modular FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), fast-tracking next-generation autonomous fighter capabilities directly to the warfighter

Jun 18, 2026
GA-ASI MQ-9s Relocate to Fargo During Runway Works
GA-ASI MQ-9s Relocate to Fargo During Runway Works

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has temporarily relocated its vital MQ-9 training and testing operations to Hector International Airport, marking a milestone integration of large uncrewed aircraft into active commercial airspace

Jun 17, 2026
GA-ASI & INTEC Partner on Gambit CCA
GA-ASI & INTEC Partner on Gambit CCA

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the INTEC Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at ILA Berlin to provide sovereign architecture, integration, and logistics support for the Gambit CCA series

Jun 12, 2026
GA-ASI Backs Dutch Innovation with Investments in Six Tech Companies
GA-ASI Backs Dutch Innovation with Investments in Six Tech Companies

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. expands its European footprint by investing capital and engineering resources into six Netherlands-based firms to advance next-generation aerospace & defense tech capabilities

Jun 09, 2026
GA-ASI Engineers Honored with Prestigious AIAA San Diego Awards
GA-ASI Engineers Honored with Prestigious AIAA San Diego Awards

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems engineers and teams earned prestigious AIAA San Diego awards recognizing achievements in uncrewed aviation, aerospace management, and technical leadership during 2025

Jun 04, 2026
GA-ASI Demonstrates Manned-Unmanned Teaming in Autonomy Exercise
GA-ASI Demonstrates Manned-Unmanned Teaming in Autonomy Exercise

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has demonstrated manned-unmanned teaming capabilities during a joint autonomy exercise involving an MQ-20 Avenger® surrogate Collaborative Combat Aircraft and an F-35 fighter jet using beyond line of sight communications

May 29, 2026
GA-ASI & US Air Force Return YFQ-42A CCA to Flight Testing Following Software Updates
GA-ASI & US Air Force Return YFQ-42A CCA to Flight Testing Following Software Updates

Following a brief strategic pause and successful software remediation, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' YFQ-42A has resumed flight operations to continue its next-generation technology maturation and risk reduction mission

May 26, 2026
GA-ASI & Saab Complete Initial Flight of RPA Equipped With Early Warning Radar
GA-ASI & Saab Complete Initial Flight of RPA Equipped With Early Warning Radar

GA-ASI and Saab have successfully conducted the first flight of the MQ-9B aircraft with LoyalEye pods, advancing next-generation airborne early warning capabilities

May 22, 2026
GA-ASI & USAF Successfully Test Laser-Guided Rockets for MQ-9A Reaper®
GA-ASI & USAF Successfully Test Laser-Guided Rockets for MQ-9A Reaper®

GA-ASI and the U.S. Air Force demonstrate new low-cost aerial intercept capabilities using laser-guided rockets on the MQ-9A Reaper®

May 13, 2026
GA-ASI Commends VMU-3 & Capt. Goar for Prestigious Marine Corps Aviation Awards
GA-ASI Commends VMU-3 & Capt. Goar for Prestigious Marine Corps Aviation Awards

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 has been named the USMC’s UAV Squadron of the Year for exceptional operational effectiveness using the MQ-9A platform within the Marine Air-Ground Task Force program

Apr 28, 2026

Featured Content

GA-ASI’s Mojave STOL & Gray Eagle® 25M UAS: Answering the Army’s Call for Enhanced Capability in Tomorrow’s Contested Battlespace
GA-ASI’s Mojave STOL & Gray Eagle® 25M UAS: Answering the Army’s Call for Enhanced Capability in Tomorrow’s Contested Battlespace

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) explores how Gray Eagle® 25M and Mojave STOL provide the U.S. Army with adaptable, expeditionary UAS capabilities for operating in increasingly contested and demanding environments

Oct 13, 2026
GA-ASI Urges Rapid Fielding of Uncrewed Combat Air Vehicles
GA-ASI Urges Rapid Fielding of Uncrewed Combat Air Vehicles

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems emphasizes that advances in precision munitions, drone swarms, and integrated air defense systems are driving the need to move Uncrewed Combat Air Vehicles from experimentation into operational service in large numbers

Mar 11, 2026
Quadratix Powers Multi-Domain UAS Operations with AI & Automation
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

Apr 17, 2025
GA-ASI Leverages Additive Manufacturing for MQ-9B Production
GA-ASI Leverages Additive Manufacturing for MQ-9B Production

GA-ASI is advancing its unmanned systems by using additive manufacturing, producing entire airframes and reducing costs through 3D-printed components

Apr 16, 2025
Gray Eagle® 25M Enhances Army National Guard’s Multi-Domain Operations Capability
Gray Eagle® 25M Enhances Army National Guard’s Multi-Domain Operations Capability

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is set to deliver 12 Gray Eagle® 25M aircraft to the Army National Guard starting in 2027, as part of a broader 60-aircraft fleet slated to deploy with active-duty forces

Apr 11, 2025
Flight of the Gray Eagle®: How a Proven Platform Evolves
Flight of the Gray Eagle®: How a Proven Platform Evolves

Explore the evolution of the Gray Eagle® UAS as it advances with new capabilities, enhanced automation, and greater battlefield adaptability

Oct 10, 2024
The Skies Have Opened for GA-ASI’s North Dakota FTTC Facility
The Skies Have Opened for GA-ASI’s North Dakota FTTC Facility

Unique Test & Training Facility in Grand Forks Caters to International Customers

Oct 07, 2024
MQ-9B: Securing Northern Europe
MQ-9B: Securing Northern Europe

The MQ-9B enhances NATO’s northern defenses, providing persistent surveillance, maritime awareness, and multi-domain intelligence in challenging Arctic conditions.

Apr 19, 2024

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