A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft test platform experienced a mishap following takeoff from a company-owned airport in the California desert on Monday at approximately 1 p.m. Pacific.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was named the winner of two awards during Aviation Week’s 21st annual Program Excellence Awards last week. GA-ASI’s United Kingdom (UK) Protector Program was given the Special Projects Award, while its Japan COCO (Company-Owned, Company-Operated) Program won in the category of OEM System Sustainment.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Air Force held another autonomy flight exercise yielding new and important developments in the operation of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
Electromagnetic Systems (GA‑EMS) announced today the promotion of Mike Rucker to vice president of the Weapons Programs Division. Rucker, who has held positions of increasing responsibility since joining General Atomics in 2003, will have overall leadership and day-to-day operations responsibilities for GA‑EMS’ Missile Defense and Advanced Weapons Systems portfolio.
