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Canada Partners with GA-ASI for MQ-9B Fleet
Canada’s skies are about to get a whole lot smarter. The government has inked a deal with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to acquire a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
The contract encompasses the acquisition of Certified Ground Control Stations and supporting equipment from GA-ASI, with the initial delivery anticipated in 2028.
Designed for seamless integration into Canada’s national and continental defence strategies, the SkyGuardian RPAS boasts interoperability with NORAD for domestic and defence missions. It aligns with Canada’s alliances, such as the Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY) and NATO, ensuring smooth coordination with present and future defence, civil aviation, and ground assets.
“Canada’s vast territory and complex terrains, including in the Arctic, require a cost-effective multi-mission RPAS solution that can endure long periods on station, fly in harsh weather environments, and safely operate in all airspaces,” explained Linden Blue, CEO of GA-ASI. “MQ-9B SkyGuardian delivers those critical capabilities. GA-ASI and Team SkyGuardian Canada are honoured by this opportunity to become a key partner to Canada for the long term in delivering these no-fail defence and security outcomes.”
Team SkyGuardian Canada is a coalition of leading Canadian businesses — including CAE, MDA Ltd., and L3Harris Technologies — that are working with GA-ASI on MQ-9B development, delivery, and sustainment.
Longstanding Relationship
GA-ASI has maintained a longstanding relationship with the Canadian industry, which has seen continual expansion. Nearly every system that GA-ASI has delivered throughout its more than 30-year history has contained some level of Canadian content, including sensors, propulsion equipment, and training/simulation systems and services.
MQ-9B is the next generation of RPAS, delivering exceptionally long endurance and range, with auto takeoff and landing under Satellite Communication (SATCOM)-only control, and will be able to operate in unsegregated airspace using the GA-ASI-developed Detect and Avoid system.
First customer deliveries of MQ-9B began in 2022 to the U.K. Royal Air Force, and contracts have been signed with Belgium and the U.S. Air Force in support of Special Operations Command.
The Japan Coast Guard is operating the MQ-9B for maritime operations, which the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) also selected for its Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) RPAS Trial Operation Project.
Sea Tested
The MQ-9B has already flexed its muscles in real-world scenarios. Throughout 2023, it supported crucial U.S. Navy exercises like Northern Edge, Integrated Battle Problem, and Group Sail. These experiences showcase its effectiveness in maritime missions, solidifying its appeal to naval customers.
“We look forward to working with our Team SkyGuardian Canada partners to deliver our industry-leading RPAS for Canada’s dynamic mission requirements. GA-ASI is the leader in reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable remotely piloted aircraft systems. These aircraft perform advanced interoperable and systems-of-systems operations for our customers — all at a fraction of the carbon footprint impact as traditional manned systems performing similar missions,” noted Blue.
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