In a groundbreaking announcement unveiled at the Dubai Airshow, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and EDGE, a prominent technology group based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have joined forces to integrate cutting-edge smart weapons onto the MQ-9B SkyGuardian.

This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in defense technology, bridging capabilities across nations and advancing the landscape of unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Fostering Unprecedented Collaboration

The strategic agreement between GA-ASI and EDGE signifies a significant leap forward in defense integration.

It involves the integration of precision-guided munition (PGM) and guided-glide weapon (GGW) solutions from EDGE onto the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, an unmanned platform renowned for its reliability and versatility in various mission scenarios.