GA-ASI Enhances its Major Armed Overwatch Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

In a bold new aircraft, Mojave joins the Predator-series family of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), bringing forward a unique set of capabilities ideal for armed overwatch, attack, and armed reconnaissance missions. Its avionics and flight control systems are built upon the revolutionary designs and systems of the MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1C Gray Eagle-Extended Range (GE-ER), parts of a fleet boasting over 7 million hours of operation, much of it in combat. Mojave also leverages U.S. Army investments in open architecture, autonomy, and machine learning processing capabilities. It is the next step in UAS evolution, delivering unprecedented expeditionary short-takeoff-and-landing (STOL) performance, C-130 airfield transportability, and a significant increase in firepower without compromising any of the significant advantages in endurance, persistence, or aircrew safety over manned aircraft.

Mojave Project Brings Together the Best of Technology

The Mojave project brings together the best of the proven technology for employment, sustainment, and production, capable of quickly landing, rearming, and relaunching from austere sites, located in close proximity to non-permissive environments; it can carry double that of Gray Eagle. New network also gives more control than they’ve ever had before, including in the hands of joint terminal attack controllers on a mission with special operations forces.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator RPA series and the Lynx Multi-mode Radar. With more than seven 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. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) holds a number of indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ), blanket purchase agreement, and customer-specific task order contract vehicles that provide quick-reaction delivery and support of unique needs. 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.

Overall, Major Armed Overseas, through the Mojave project, is taking significant strides in advancing unmanned aerial systems, delivering enhanced capabilities, and expanding the versatility of these critical platforms in today’s complex operational environment. These innovations promise to reshape the landscape of military aviation and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities for the foreseeable future.