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Rebuilding Munitions Stockpiles
The wars in Ukraine and Gaza have exposed the vulnerability of munitions stockpiles strained by high demand and slow industrial capacity. At the same time, new weapons such as maneuverable missiles, precision-guided artillery, and smart loitering systems are redefining what “stockpile” even means in the 21st century. Replenishing and reimagining munitions has become central to…
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Engagement vs. Estrangement: Arms Sales Strengthen Key Alliances and Keep Partners Close To Washington
By Nicola “Niki” Johnson Vice President for Government Affairs, Strategic Communications and Marketing General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. On Feb. 4, President Biden delivered his first major foreign policy address, calling for a renewal of U.S. leadership on the world stage. Rebuilding relationships with partners and allies is a core goal of the new U.S.…
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MQ-9B SkyGuardian: The Next Generation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft
The MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) possesses a number of unique advantages not found in manned platforms: much longer endurance (40 hours or more based on payload), more affordable, require a fraction of the footprint, effectively operate at low and high altitude (500 to 40,000 feet), employable in high-risk…
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UAS Platforms: A Solution for Present and Future Maritime Security Challenges
As part of our Transatlantic Partnership Special Report, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ President David R. Alexander discusses some of the important strategic challenges facing U.S. and NATO forces and explains how Unmanned Aircraft Systems provide a decisive strategic advantage, especially in the maritime domain. Q. The GIUK (Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom) Gap has re-emerged as…
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Establishing a Persistent Presence: The Value of Versatile and Affordable UAVs in the Arctic
Written by Ms. Nicola Johnson (Vice President for Government Affairs, Strategic Communications, and Marketing for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.) Recently and for the first time since the 1980s, the U.S. Navy and the U.K. Royal Navy conducted maritime security operations in the Barents Sea, with an eye towards promoting regional security and stability, while…
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems: The Multi-Role Solution for NATO’s Security Threats
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Senior Vice President Bart Roper explains how MQ-9B positions NATO Forces to have the decisive advantage. During the summit, NATO reaffirmed that “Russia’s aggressive actions” and “terrorism in all its forms” remain a persistent threat to European security. How do General Atomics aircraft remain relevant against such a threat? At General…
