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GA-ASI Announces Completion of First MQ-9A Block 5 for the Netherlands

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, War on Terror, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, Telecommunications engineering, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, General Atomics, Royal Netherlands Air Force, UAV ground control station, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Linden Blue

In the press release, we stated the aircraft would be delivered to the RNLAF in early 2022 following acceptance testing.

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  • In the press release, we stated the aircraft would be delivered to the RNLAF in early 2022 following acceptance testing.
  • General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced yesterday the completion of the first MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Ground Control Station (GCS) for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF).
  • "We are proud to begin this new relationship with the Royal Netherlands Air Force," said Linden Blue, GA-ASI CEO.
  • An extremely reliable aircraft, MQ-9A Block 5 is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and triple redundant avionics system architecture.

GA-ASI Announces Completion of First MQ-9A Block 5 for the Netherlands

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, War on Terror, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, Telecommunications engineering, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, General Atomics, Royal Netherlands Air Force, UAV ground control station, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Linden Blue

In the press release, we stated the aircraft would be delivered to the RNLAF in early 2022 following acceptance testing.

Key Points: 
  • In the press release, we stated the aircraft would be delivered to the RNLAF in early 2022 following acceptance testing.
  • General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced yesterday the completion of the first MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Ground Control Station (GCS) for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF).
  • "We are proud to begin this new relationship with the Royal Netherlands Air Force," said Linden Blue, GA-ASI CEO.
  • An extremely reliable aircraft, MQ-9A Block 5 is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and triple redundant avionics system architecture.

GA-ASI Completes First MQ-9A Block 5 for the Netherlands

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Aircraft, War on Terror, Aviation, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, Technology, Royal Netherlands Air Force, Fault tolerance, Royal Air Force

GA-ASI and RNLAF commemorated the occasion with a special roll-out ceremony at GA-ASI's corporate headquarters in Poway, California, and the event was simulcast to the Netherlands.

Key Points: 
  • GA-ASI and RNLAF commemorated the occasion with a special roll-out ceremony at GA-ASI's corporate headquarters in Poway, California, and the event was simulcast to the Netherlands.
  • The total Foreign Military Sales agreement includes four MQ-9A Block 5 aircraft and four mobile Ground Control Stations, along with associated support equipment.
  • "We are proud to begin this new relationship with the Royal Netherlands Air Force," said Linden Blue, GA-ASI CEO.
  • An extremely reliable aircraft, MQ-9A Block 5 is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and triple-redundant avionics system architecture.

GA-ASI Completes First MQ-9A Block 5 for the Netherlands

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Aircraft, War on Terror, Aviation, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, Technology, Royal Netherlands Air Force, Fault tolerance, Royal Air Force

GA-ASI and RNLAF commemorated the occasion with a special roll-out ceremony at GA-ASI's corporate headquarters in Poway, California, and the event was simulcast to the Netherlands.

Key Points: 
  • GA-ASI and RNLAF commemorated the occasion with a special roll-out ceremony at GA-ASI's corporate headquarters in Poway, California, and the event was simulcast to the Netherlands.
  • The total Foreign Military Sales agreement includes four MQ-9A Block 5 aircraft and four mobile Ground Control Stations, along with associated support equipment.
  • "We are proud to begin this new relationship with the Royal Netherlands Air Force," said Linden Blue, GA-ASI CEO.
  • An extremely reliable aircraft, MQ-9A Block 5 is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and triple-redundant avionics system architecture.

Quaker Lobby Celebrates House Vote to Repeal 2002 Iraq War Authorization

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
White House, Federal Government, Congressional News, Views, Public policy, Public policy, Government, Other Policy Issues, Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military, Iraq–United States relations, Iraq War, Modern history of Iraq, Occupation of Iraq, War on Terror, Chuck Schumer, Authorization for Use of Military Force

The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauds todays vote in the House of Representatives to repeal the outdated and overstretched 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) used for the Iraq War.

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  • The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauds todays vote in the House of Representatives to repeal the outdated and overstretched 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) used for the Iraq War.
  • The bill repeals the 2002 Iraq AUMF, originally passed to authorize war against Saddam Husseins regime.
  • Yet it remains on the books and is susceptible to abuse years after the Iraq War has concluded.
  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently pledged to hold a full Senate floor vote on the 2002 Iraq AUMF repeal.

GA-ASI to Provide Mid-Life Modernization to Italian Air Force MQ-9s

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Aircraft, Aviation, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, War on Terror, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, General Atomics, Westland Lynx, MQ, General Atomics Avenger

The Italian Air Force's Mid-Life Modernization (MLM) Program will include updates to the MQ-9s, which will improve them from Block 1 to Block 5 configuration.

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  • The Italian Air Force's Mid-Life Modernization (MLM) Program will include updates to the MQ-9s, which will improve them from Block 1 to Block 5 configuration.
  • The Block 5 system includes a significantly increased electrical power capability, improved landing gear and the latest versions of the GA-ASI Lynx Multi-mode Radar and Raytheon Electro-Optical sensors.
  • High-resolution photos of the Italian MQ-9 are available to qualified media outlets from the listed GA-ASI media contact.
  • Predator, Lynx, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

William H. McRaven Joins Lazard

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Killing of Osama bin Laden, United States Naval Special Warfare Command, War on Terror, Military, Council on Foreign Relations, William H. McRaven, Islamic branches, Islam, McRaven, Kenneth M. Jacobs, Special operations, Lazard

b"Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that William H. McRaven has joined the firm, effective immediately.

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  • b"Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that William H. McRaven has joined the firm, effective immediately.
  • McRaven, a retired US Navy four-star admiral and former head of the US Special Operations Command, will be a Senior Advisor in the firm\xe2\x80\x99s Financial Advisory business.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210521005397/en/\n\xe2\x80\x9cBill McRaven is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most respected leaders with a deep, broad and distinctive knowledge of the constantly changing world stage,\xe2\x80\x9d said Kenneth M. Jacobs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lazard.
  • McRaven oversaw Operation Neptune Spear, the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in May 2011.

GA-ASI to Host Next Blue Magic Belgium Event Sept. 15-16

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, War on Terror, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, Telecommunications engineering, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, General Atomics, Unmanned aerial vehicle, MQ, Royal Air Force

b'SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is once again inviting Belgian industry to become part of the development of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) through Blue Magic Belgium (BMB).

Key Points: 
  • b'SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is once again inviting Belgian industry to become part of the development of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) through Blue Magic Belgium (BMB).
  • With more than six million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent flight that enables situational awareness and rapid strike.
  • The company also produces a variety of ground control stations and sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas.
  • For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com .\nLynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian and SkyGuardian are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.\n'

GA-ASI to Host Next Blue Magic Belgium Event Sept. 15-16

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, War on Terror, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, Telecommunications engineering, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, General Atomics, Unmanned aerial vehicle, MQ, Royal Air Force

b'SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is once again inviting Belgian industry to become part of the development of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) through Blue Magic Belgium (BMB).

Key Points: 
  • b'SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is once again inviting Belgian industry to become part of the development of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) through Blue Magic Belgium (BMB).
  • With more than six million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent flight that enables situational awareness and rapid strike.
  • The company also produces a variety of ground control stations and sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas.
  • For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com .\nLynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian and SkyGuardian are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.\n'

HTX Labs Awarded SBIR Phase II Contract to Support Remotely Piloted Aircraft Aircrew Training Program

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, War on Terror, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, United States Air Force, RPA, Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Aircraft pilot

"We look forward to delivering a capability that provides an adaptive, future-proofed, student-directed learning environment to better prepare RPA students for remotely piloted aircraft such as MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Formal Training Units (FTUs).

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  • "We look forward to delivering a capability that provides an adaptive, future-proofed, student-directed learning environment to better prepare RPA students for remotely piloted aircraft such as MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Formal Training Units (FTUs).
  • "\nHTX Labs\' EMPACT Platform will be leveraged to satisfy RPA Initial Qualifications (RIQ) syllabus items for T-6A systems academics, emergency procedures and pattern flying procedures while also unlocking additional immersive visualization and analytics capabilities via integration with Vigilant Spirit.
  • "We\'re eager to continue our partnership with the USAF to help achieve the national defense mission to increase the aircrew production demands for RPA pilots and sensor operators.
  • Beginning in SBIR 18.2, and now in 20.R, the Air Force has begun offering \'Special\' SBIR topics that are faster, leaner, and open to a broader range of innovations.\n'