General Atomics nets first US customer for MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS
Air Force Special Operations Command will receive three MQ-9B SkyGuardian aircraft. (Photo: GA-ASI)
Air Force Special Operations Command is procuring the MQ-9B SkyGuardian to support its Adaptive Airborne Enterprise concept.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) has netted the first US customer for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) with a selection by Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
Under a new contract, GA-ASI will provide AFSOC with three MQ-9B aircraft, following in the footsteps of the UK, Belgium and Japan, among others.
The AFSOC acquisition of the MQ-9B builds on over 14 years' experience operating the MQ-9A Reaper.
GA-ASI president David R Alexander said: 'We're very excited to continue our great partnership with AFSOC well into the future,
'MQ-9B is the ideal platform for inserting air-launched
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