Event

Saab LoyalEye completes first flight on GA-ASI MQ-9B

May 19, 2026 · Capability · General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · Defense

  • 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.

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.

Segment
Defense
Event type
Capability
Added to Korthos
May 22, 2026
Geography
Poway · United States