Leading manufacturer of military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related systems, including the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper.
| Type | Division |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Headquarters | 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States |
| Region | NORTH AM |
| Employees | 5K–10K |
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is a subsidiary of General Atomics and specializes in the design, development, and production of advanced unmanned aircraft systems for the U.S. military and allied nations. The company is a primary contractor for tactical and strategic UAV platforms used in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, as well as armed variants for precision strike operations.
GA-ASI operates as a major defense contractor with significant government contracts and international sales. The company maintains facilities in California and employs thousands of engineers, technicians, and support staff.
Founded in the 1980s as a division of General Atomics, GA-ASI developed the MQ-1 Predator UAV in the 1990s, which became operational with the U.S. Air Force in 1995. The company subsequently developed the larger and more capable MQ-9 Reaper, which entered service in 2007 and has become one of the most widely deployed armed UAVs globally.