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International Test Pilots School (ITPS) Provides Tactical Training to Two Ukrainian Instructor Pilots and Receives Request from the Ukraine MOD to Train 30 More

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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The Ukrainian Air Force has submitted a formal request with Canada's Department of National Defence to proceed with the training.

Key Points: 
  • The Ukrainian Air Force has submitted a formal request with Canada's Department of National Defence to proceed with the training.
  • Two Ukrainian pilot instructors began training in October 2023 and have forged a productive collaboration with the Ivan Kozhedub National Air Force University (KNAFU) in Ukraine.
  • This fighter pilot training pipeline will be essential to ensure Ukrainian Air Force air superiority once new Western fighters are introduced.
  • ITPS Canada and its tactical training division the International Tactical Training Centre (ITTC) is a Canadian success story, as the world's largest independent school of flight test training.

Reconnaissance and Surveillance Segment Leads the Way, Boeing, Bombardier, and Embraer Innovate for Market Domination

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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North America, particularly the United States, leads the global market, benefiting from substantial defense spending and a robust defense industry.

Key Points: 
  • North America, particularly the United States, leads the global market, benefiting from substantial defense spending and a robust defense industry.
  • Favorable government policies are poised to further support market growth in North America and Europe during the forecast period.
  • In 2022, the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and drones market was dominated by established players, accounting for 90% of the market share, whereas start-ups managed to capture 10% of the market.
  • With the growing need for military reconnaissance purposes arising, more players will enter the global intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and drones market with each passing year.

Global ISR Aircraft and Drones Market Set to Soar, Expected to Reach $22.1 Billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 5.2% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness significant growth, driven by increasing demand for ISR capabilities and cross-border tensions among regional nations.

Key Points: 
  • Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness significant growth, driven by increasing demand for ISR capabilities and cross-border tensions among regional nations.
  • Favorable government policies are poised to further support market growth in North America and Europe during the forecast period.
  • In 2022, the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and drones market was dominated by established players, accounting for 90% of the market share, whereas start-ups managed to capture 10% of the market.
  • With the growing need for military reconnaissance purposes arising, more players will enter the global intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and drones market with each passing year.

GA-ASI's Unmanned Aircraft Cross 8 Million Flight Hours

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, CA, July 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) today announced that its family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), which includes the Predator(R), Reaper, Gray Eagle, Avenger(R), and MQ-9B SkyGuardian(R)/SeaGuardian(R) lines, has surpassed eight million flight hours.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, CA, July 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) today announced that its family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), which includes the Predator(R), Reaper, Gray Eagle, Avenger(R), and MQ-9B SkyGuardian(R)/SeaGuardian(R) lines, has surpassed eight million flight hours.
  • Adding to the total are 13 MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian UAS that have flown more than 4,000 flight hours, including the new Protector RG Mk1 being delivered to the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force.
  • "Eight million flight hours is another achievement on our list of historic firsts, which demonstrates our relentless commitment to quality."
  • These aircraft systems continue to maintain some of the highest mission-capable rates in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army aircraft inventories.

F-35 Expands Global Presence in 2021

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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In 2021, two new countries Switzerland and Finland selected the F-35 for their new fighter jet programs.

Key Points: 
  • In 2021, two new countries Switzerland and Finland selected the F-35 for their new fighter jet programs.
  • The F-35's operational capabilities continued to advance and further demonstrated its value as the most advanced node in the 21st century battlespace.
  • Last year alone, the F-35 successfully participated in a series of flight tests and exercises, including Project Hydra, Northern Edge, Orange Flag, Talisman Sabre and Flight Test-6.
  • These program achievements are enabled by employing digital technologies, which were vital to achieving 142 deliveries in 2021.

GA-ASI SeaGuardian Flies From UK to the Netherlands

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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The flight is part of a maritime demonstration series that began in August and continues through September.

Key Points: 
  • The flight is part of a maritime demonstration series that began in August and continues through September.
  • The RNLAF has ordered four MQ-9A RPA and the first is expected to be delivered to Leeuwarden later this year.
  • "We appreciate the international cooperation we've received from the RAF, the RNLAF and civil aviation authorities such as the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
  • Avenger, Lynx, Predator, SeaGuardian and SkyGuardian are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

GA-ASI Announces Completion of First MQ-9A Block 5 for the Netherlands

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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In the press release, we stated the aircraft would be delivered to the RNLAF in early 2022 following acceptance testing.

Key Points: 
  • In the press release, we stated the aircraft would be delivered to the RNLAF in early 2022 following acceptance testing.
  • General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced yesterday the completion of the first MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Ground Control Station (GCS) for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF).
  • "We are proud to begin this new relationship with the Royal Netherlands Air Force," said Linden Blue, GA-ASI CEO.
  • An extremely reliable aircraft, MQ-9A Block 5 is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and triple redundant avionics system architecture.

GA-ASI Announces Completion of First MQ-9A Block 5 for the Netherlands

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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In the press release, we stated the aircraft would be delivered to the RNLAF in early 2022 following acceptance testing.

Key Points: 
  • In the press release, we stated the aircraft would be delivered to the RNLAF in early 2022 following acceptance testing.
  • General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced yesterday the completion of the first MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Ground Control Station (GCS) for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF).
  • "We are proud to begin this new relationship with the Royal Netherlands Air Force," said Linden Blue, GA-ASI CEO.
  • An extremely reliable aircraft, MQ-9A Block 5 is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and triple redundant avionics system architecture.

GA-ASI Completes First MQ-9A Block 5 for the Netherlands

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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GA-ASI and RNLAF commemorated the occasion with a special roll-out ceremony at GA-ASI's corporate headquarters in Poway, California, and the event was simulcast to the Netherlands.

Key Points: 
  • GA-ASI and RNLAF commemorated the occasion with a special roll-out ceremony at GA-ASI's corporate headquarters in Poway, California, and the event was simulcast to the Netherlands.
  • The total Foreign Military Sales agreement includes four MQ-9A Block 5 aircraft and four mobile Ground Control Stations, along with associated support equipment.
  • "We are proud to begin this new relationship with the Royal Netherlands Air Force," said Linden Blue, GA-ASI CEO.
  • An extremely reliable aircraft, MQ-9A Block 5 is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and triple-redundant avionics system architecture.

GA-ASI Completes First MQ-9A Block 5 for the Netherlands

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Aircraft, War on Terror, Aviation, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, Technology, Royal Netherlands Air Force, Fault tolerance, Royal Air Force

GA-ASI and RNLAF commemorated the occasion with a special roll-out ceremony at GA-ASI's corporate headquarters in Poway, California, and the event was simulcast to the Netherlands.

Key Points: 
  • GA-ASI and RNLAF commemorated the occasion with a special roll-out ceremony at GA-ASI's corporate headquarters in Poway, California, and the event was simulcast to the Netherlands.
  • The total Foreign Military Sales agreement includes four MQ-9A Block 5 aircraft and four mobile Ground Control Stations, along with associated support equipment.
  • "We are proud to begin this new relationship with the Royal Netherlands Air Force," said Linden Blue, GA-ASI CEO.
  • An extremely reliable aircraft, MQ-9A Block 5 is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and triple-redundant avionics system architecture.