War on Terror

GA-ASI Demonstrates Multi-Mission Control and Metis

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Technology, Other Defense, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Software, Hardware, Defense, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, Aircraft, War on Terror, Aviation, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, ISR

MMC enables a single pilot to control multiple MQ-9s for transit operations and routine Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions using a streamlined graphical user interface and lightweight hand controller.

Key Points: 
  • MMC enables a single pilot to control multiple MQ-9s for transit operations and routine Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions using a streamlined graphical user interface and lightweight hand controller.
  • MMC and Metis, when combined with SATCOM Launch and Recovery and our Advanced Cockpit, will reduce aircrew manning by 50 percent.
  • Metis enhances communications between supported units, aircrew, and intelligence cells, making the ISR lifecycle faster and more efficient.
  • 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.

USMC Sets New Milestone With GA-ASI MQ-9A

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Air, Transport, Aircraft, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, War on Terror, Aviation, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, General Atomics, MQ

GA-ASI looks forward to working with VMU-1 as the USMC transitions its Company Owned/Company Operated (COCO) MQ-9A contract to a Government Owned/Government Operated (GOGO) contract in the coming year.

Key Points: 
  • GA-ASI looks forward to working with VMU-1 as the USMC transitions its Company Owned/Company Operated (COCO) MQ-9A contract to a Government Owned/Government Operated (GOGO) contract in the coming year.
  • The GOGO capability fulfills the Commandants directive for USMC Group 5 persistent ISR capability with strike and will achieve IOC in 2020.
  • Hi-resolution images of the MQ-9 Reaper are available to qualified media outlets from the GA-ASI media contact list.
  • Predator and Lynx are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
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Level of the threat that drones pose to the UK examined

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Saturday, August 31, 2019
Drone, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Central Intelligence Agency, War on Terror

Defence Committee continues inquiry examining the risk of terrorists and other extremists maliciously using drones within the UK

Key Points: 
  • The Defence Committee is conducting an inquiry examining the risk of terrorists and other extremists maliciously using drones within the UK, and what the Government should be doing to address this threat.
  • This second evidence session will examine the nature and level of the threat that drones pose to the UK.
  • It will consider:
    the effectiveness of counter-drone technology, policy and practice in the UK
    Arthur Holland Michel, Center for the Study of the Drone, Bard College, New York

Level of the threat that drones pose to the UK examined

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Saturday, August 31, 2019
Drone, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Central Intelligence Agency, War on Terror

Defence Committee continues inquiry examining the risk of terrorists and other extremists maliciously using drones within the UK

Key Points: 
  • The Defence Committee is conducting an inquiry examining the risk of terrorists and other extremists maliciously using drones within the UK, and what the Government should be doing to address this threat.
  • This second evidence session will examine the nature and level of the threat that drones pose to the UK.
  • It will consider:
    the effectiveness of counter-drone technology, policy and practice in the UK
    Arthur Holland Michel, Center for the Study of the Drone, Bard College, New York

Level of the threat that drones pose to the UK examined

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Saturday, August 31, 2019
Drone, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Central Intelligence Agency, War on Terror

Defence Committee continues inquiry examining the risk of terrorists and other extremists maliciously using drones within the UK

Key Points: 
  • The Defence Committee is conducting an inquiry examining the risk of terrorists and other extremists maliciously using drones within the UK, and what the Government should be doing to address this threat.
  • This second evidence session will examine the nature and level of the threat that drones pose to the UK.
  • It will consider:
    the effectiveness of counter-drone technology, policy and practice in the UK
    Arthur Holland Michel, Center for the Study of the Drone, Bard College, New York

GA-ASI’s Predator A RPA Turns 25

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, Other Defense, Aircraft, War on Terror, Aviation, Synthetic aperture radar, Signals intelligence, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, MQ, General Atomics MQ-1 Predator, General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle, Grey Eagle, General Atomics Avenger, UAVs in the U.S. military

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

GA-ASI and L3 Technologies Develop and Fly Full-Band Signals Intelligence Solution for MQ-9

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Monday, June 17, 2019
Transport, Air, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defense, Contracts, Aircraft, Aviation, War on Terror, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, MQ, General Atomics, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190616005079/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190616005079/en/
    The General Atomics Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance MQ-9 Predator B Remotely Piloted Aircraft System flying with the L3 full-band signals intelligence capability integrated into GA's wing-mounted pod.
  • This game-changing capability provides significant mission expansion for MQ-9 operations against modern threats in new operating domains.
  • We are excited to work with L3 Technologies to develop this capability for the MQ-9.
  • The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Three Finalists Selected Following GA-ASI’s Blue Magic Belgium Event

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Saturday, June 15, 2019
Technology, Software, Audio, Video, Photography, Transport, Air, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Aircraft, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, War on Terror, Aviation, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, Linden, Applied Spectral Imaging, Así, Medical technology

Three finalists have been selected from GA-ASIs Blue Magic Belgium event with the goal of supporting GA-ASI and the development of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Belgium.

Key Points: 
  • Three finalists have been selected from GA-ASIs Blue Magic Belgium event with the goal of supporting GA-ASI and the development of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Belgium.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190615005003/en/
    "We were very impressed by the many talented companies and particularly by the innovative concepts presented by these three finalists," said Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI.
  • We were very impressed by the many talented companies and particularly by the innovative concepts presented by these three finalists, said Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI.
  • Blue Magic Belgium was a Research and Development (R&D) event held in two regions of Belgium.

GA-ASI Integrating L3 WESCAM’s MX™-20 onto Multiple Platforms as Part of Team SkyGuardian Canada

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Technology, Hardware, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defense, Contracts, Aircraft, Technology, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, War on Terror, Aviation, Wescam, Applied Spectral Imaging, Medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, Unmanned aerial vehicle

Team SkyGuardian Canada is a coalition of Canadian companies committed to delivering the best RPAS for Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Team SkyGuardian Canada is a coalition of Canadian companies committed to delivering the best RPAS for Canada.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190529005340/en/
    "Integrating capabilities from L3 WESCAM and our other Team SkyGuardian partners CAE and MDA provides the most capable RPAS solution and the best economic value for Canada," said Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI.
  • Integrating capabilities from L3 WESCAM and our other Team SkyGuardian partners CAE and MDA provides the most capable RPAS solution and the best economic value for Canada, said Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI.
  • Team SkyGuardian Canada combines the best of Canadian industry with the worlds most advanced Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) RPAS, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, being developed to fulfill Canadas RPAS project requirements.

PRISM Logistics Continues Steady Growth With Fourth Stockton, CA, Facility

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Government, United States, National security, Computer surveillance, Espionage, Mass surveillance, PRism, Privacy of telecommunications, War on Terror, Logistics, Stockton, California, Mozilla Prism

DANVILLE, Calif., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Following closely on its announcement of a third facility in Stockton, California, PRISM Logistics announces a fourth facility now open and operating in the increasingly important Central Valley market.

Key Points: 
  • DANVILLE, Calif., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Following closely on its announcement of a third facility in Stockton, California, PRISM Logistics announces a fourth facility now open and operating in the increasingly important Central Valley market.
  • Said Jeremy Van Puffelen, Vice President of Business Development for PRISM Logistics, "The lower cost of real estate in California's Central Valley is particularly attractive for our growing Consumer Product Goods (CPG) customers.
  • And we're happy to invest in controlled, steady growth to support their success."
  • PRISM operates eight facilities strategically located throughout Northern California and convenient to port, rail and highways serving the entire major metropolitan region and international gateway.