“This demonstration was a crucial first step in demonstrating GA-ASI’s ability to rapidly develop, manufacture, and test a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) in a controlled, low-risk approach,” Atwood noted in a statement, adding:
“A2LE demonstrates the coupling of GA-ASI’s pedigreed aircraft design capabilities with Divergent’s DAPS, paving the way for continued maturation of affordable, modular SUAS platforms that can be tailored to meet warfighter needs at a fraction of the cost and lead time of currently fielded systems.”
A Partnership Forged for the Future
Divergent Technologies isn’t just a name on paper; it’s the muscle behind the A2LE, a testament to the power of collaboration in the digital age.
They’re not just building drones; they’re redefining warfare, creating machines tailor-made for the mission without breaking the bank or the clock.
From Gray Eagle to Mojave to air-launched effects to advanced sensors and systems, the next era of UAS and more is on display at Quad A booth 853 @Army_Aviation #23summit pic.twitter.com/5x4wKYCOhy
— GA-ASI (@GenAtomics_ASI) April 27, 2023
The A2LE Vision
But the A2LE isn’t just a solo act; it’s the vanguard of a swarm, a network of eyes, ears, and firepower blanketing the battlefield.
General Atomics is thinking big, envisioning a sky teeming with these digital denizens, each a cog in a vast machine of surveillance, suppression, and strike capabilities, all networked into a seamless grid of air power.
“General Atomics has been approaching the future of uninhabited aerial vehicles and systems from a ‘family of systems’ approach,” spokesman C. Mark Brinkley told C4ISRNET. “Whether air-launched or ground-launched, recoverable or expendable, we see these aircraft as offering different options configured for different missions.”
Innovation as a Creed
The A2LE isn’t General Atomics’ only trick.
Eaglet, Sparrowhawk, LongShot – they’re all part of the family, each with its own role in this aerial arsenal.
It’s a culture of innovation, a relentless drive to refine, iterate, and outdo, turning lessons into legacies and blueprints into battle-ready tech.
In the dust of Dugway, something more than a drone was born.
It’s a vision of the future, a promise of a battlefield where the skies are alive with the buzz of SUAS, each a product of digital craft and collaborative spirit.
General Atomics isn’t just making drones; they’re crafting a new paradigm in warfare where agility, speed, and innovation rule the skies.
And as the sun sets on the testing grounds, one thing’s clear: the future of drone warfare isn’t on the horizon; it’s already here, printed and poised for action.
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