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RNS Number : 2725Y  General Atomics Aeronautical System  26 February 2025

GA-ASI Advances Sub-Hunting With Test of New Air-Dropped Sensors

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 26, 2025 / General
Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) continues to expand the role of
unmanned aerial systems, demonstrating the first-ever Anti-Submarine Warfare
(ASW) capability on an MQ-9B SeaGuardian(®). In a groundbreaking test from
January 20-30, 2025, a company-operated MQ-9B SeaGuardian successfully
deployed and tested anti-submarine sensors using multiple pre-production
Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) pods.

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Having already proven its ability to track submerged targets, SeaGuardian took
this capability further with GA-ASI's newly designed SDS pods. These pods
deployed multiple sonobuoys to conduct onboard thermal-depth and acoustic data
processing. Using Directional Frequency Analysis and Recording (DIFAR),
Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS), and Bathythermograph
sonobuoys, SeaGuardian effectively detected, tracked, and analyzed underwater
targets while collecting critical acoustic intelligence.

"This demonstration represents a major leap forward in unmanned capabilities
and marks a major milestone in proving that an unmanned aircraft can perform
end-to-end persistent ASW operations," said GA-ASI President David R.
Alexander. "The success of this testing paves the way for enhanced
anti-submarine warfare capabilities on the MQ-9B SeaGuardian. We look forward
to continued collaboration with the U.S. Navy as they explore innovative
solutions for distributed maritime operations in the undersea domain."

As part of the development process, GA-ASI successfully deployed multiple
DIFAR and DICASS test sonobuoys, precisely correlating ejection speed with
stress/strain data. This provided a high-fidelity launch model to refine
future deployment capabilities.

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) AIRWorks played a key role
in supporting and overseeing the development, ensuring the system meets
emerging warfighter needs. AIRWorks has partnered with GA-ASI in multiple ASW
demonstrations, including the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in July
2024.

With strong demand already in place from multiple customers, GA-ASI
anticipates increasing interest in the MQ-9B SeaGuardian, given its high-end
maritime capabilities at a significantly lower cost than traditional manned
maritime platforms.

About GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General
Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable RPA
systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the
Predator(®) RPA series and the Lynx(®) Multi-mode Radar. With more than
eight million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable
aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver
persistent situational awareness. The company also produces a variety of
sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support
services, and develops meta-material antennas.

For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com
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Avenger, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are
trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the
United States and/or other countries.

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Contact Information

GA-ASI Media Relations

asi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com

SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

 

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