Saab LoyalEye completes first flight on GA-ASI MQ-9B
Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems completed the first flight of an unmanned airborne early warning solution using Saab LoyalEye sensors on a GA-ASI MQ-9B aircraft.
Evidence notes
- Saab said the flight took place on May 19 at GA-ASI Desert Horizon facility in Southern California.
- The integration pairs Saab LoyalEye radar sensors with the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft.
- The first flight begins a several-month evaluation phase toward a full capability demonstration later in 2026.
Company context
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is a U.S. aerospace and defence company developing remotely piloted aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, mission-control systems, radar, sensors, and autonomy capabilities. Its portfolio includes MQ-9A Reaper, MQ-9B SkyGuardian, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-20 Avenger, Mojave, and related systems.