General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

Global RPA Leader Building Relationships with Key Japanese Companies

SAN DIEGO/TOKYO – 29 November 2018 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, is seeking to establish relationships with defense industry suppliers and related businesses in Japan. GA-ASI’s commitment to providing the best available RPA technology means identifying and establishing relationships with companies across Japan who can assist in that effort.

GA-ASI is seeking Japanese partners for a host of services and capabilities, including:

• Long-term data storage and machine learning
• Fixed-base operation services, including airfield facilities, and ground support equipment
• Support services for command and control systems integration
• Support services for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
• Engineering, modeling and simulation capabilities
• Continued data analysis from flight demonstrations conducted near Iki Island in May 2018

“We’re interested in working with Japanese industry to establish RPA capability that meets the unique defense and security needs of Japan,” said Joseph Song, vice president of International Strategic Development for GA-ASI. “This includes work related to the scientific research from the flight demonstrations we conducted earlier this year, as well as support in the areas of IT, infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing, modeling and simulation.”

From 10-23 May, GA-ASI conducted a series of flight demonstrations near Iki Island, Japan featuring its Guardian RPA. Amongst the goals of these flights was the collection of data that could be used for ongoing scientific research into areas such as changes in ocean temperature and maritime domain awareness. The sensors on the Guardian RPA included a long-range maritime surface-search radar and cameras for stabilized optical and infrared video.

High-resolution photos of the Guardian RPA are available to qualified media outlets from the listed GA-ASI media contact. For more information about GA-ASI’s presence at Japan Aerospace, go to http://www.ga-asi.com/japan-aero-2018.

About GA-ASI

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

Reaper, Predator, and Lynx are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

For more information contact:

GA-ASI Media Relations  
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. 
+1 (858) 524-8108 
ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com