Taiwan gets four MQ-9B SkyGuardians
The MQ-9B is an upgraded variant of the MQ-9A designed for ISR missions. (Photo: GA-ASI)
The four new GA-ASI MQ-9B drones will join Taiwan’s UAV fleet.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has been awarded an up to US$250 million contract to provide four MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs to Taiwan.
The deal included two certifiable ground control stations, spares and support equipment. Deliveries have been scheduled for completion by mid-2027.
The MQ-9B is an upgraded variant of the MQ-9A designed for ISR missions. The UAV is split into two variants, the SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian.
The two models are mostly indistinguishable, with specific payloads outfitting the SkyGuardian for over-land operations and the SeaGuardian for maritime operations. A short takeoff and landing (STOL) kit for the platform has been under development.
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