General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle

GA-ASI Holds Third Multi-Domain Operations Demo Using Gray Eagle ER

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Monday, June 29, 2020
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The goal was to take the Armys concepts and put the power of industry innovation to work to make them a reality.

Key Points: 
  • The goal was to take the Armys concepts and put the power of industry innovation to work to make them a reality.
  • Additionally, the GE-ER gathered Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) using a Sierra Nevada Small SWAP Auto-ELINT (SSAE) system.
  • GE-ER is a long-range variant of the U.S. Armys MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAS.
  • Hi-resolution images of Gray Eagle Extended Range are available to qualified media outlets from GA-ASI.

GA-ASI Awards Gray Eagle ER Modernization Contracts

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has teamed with the U.S. Army to enhance the capabilities and survivability of the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).

Key Points: 
  • General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has teamed with the U.S. Army to enhance the capabilities and survivability of the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
  • The Army awarded GA-ASI multiple contracts to upgrade the Gray Eagle ERs avionics, datalinks and software in order to improve the UASs operational capability in contested environments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191212005204/en/
    GA-ASI announces GE-ER modernization contracts to improve the UASs operational capability in contested environments.
  • Hi-resolution images of the Gray Eagle ER are available to qualified media outlets from the GA-ASI media contact list.

GA-ASI Demonstrates Small Glide Munition Launched From Gray Eagle ER

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Thursday, November 21, 2019
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A U.S. Army MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) performed a flight demonstration using a Dynetics GBU-69B Small Glide Munition (SGM) on August 21-22.

Key Points: 
  • A U.S. Army MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) performed a flight demonstration using a Dynetics GBU-69B Small Glide Munition (SGM) on August 21-22.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191121005216/en/
    The GE-ER operates at an altitude that provides an advantage when using stand-off munitions.
  • The increased standoff range of the SGM enhances Gray Eagle ERs survivability and mission effectiveness when operating in contested airspace, said Alexander.
  • Hi-resolution images of the Gray Eagle ER are available to qualified media outlets from the GA-ASI media contact list.

GA-ASI’s Predator A RPA Turns 25

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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Our Predator-series has evolved over the past 25 years into MQ-9 and Gray Eagle (MQ-1C), which are the most combat-proven RPA in the world.

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  • Our Predator-series has evolved over the past 25 years into MQ-9 and Gray Eagle (MQ-1C), which are the most combat-proven RPA in the world.
  • Our Predator-series has evolved over the past 25 years into MQ-9 and Gray Eagle (MQ-1C), which are the most combat-proven RPA in the world.
  • Predator A established GA-ASI's legacy of delivering long-endurance, multi-mission RPA with integrated sensors and data link systems for persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities.
  • Over its 25 year history, the Predator series fleets have flown close to six million flight hours.

Army Concludes New Equipment Training for GA-ASI’s Gray Eagle Extended Range

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Monday, April 15, 2019
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The U.S. Army has completed its New Equipment Training (NET) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky for the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Army has completed its New Equipment Training (NET) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky for the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range.
  • The training covered new maintenance procedures, manuals and ground support equipment associated with the MQ-1C ER, which is a new Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The training not only prepared the current Army Company 160th Foxtrot to operate MQ-1C ER, it also prepared Echo Company to become the Armys second Company to be trained to operate the Gray Eagle Extended Range.
  • The MQ-1C ER provides significant enhancements in capability over the MQ-1C, delivering increased reliability, range and capacity for our Army customer over the previous version.