1st Gray Eagle 25M drone for Army National Guard to be built by GA-ASI
NewsJune 04, 2024
SAN DIEGO, California. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) will provide the first 12 Gray Eagle 25M (GE 25M) uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to the Army National Guard, the company announced in a statement.
This initiative, funded by 2023 congressional allocations, aims to equip the Army National Guard with enhanced Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) capabilities, aligning them more closely with active Army divisions, the statement reads.
The GE 25M, an advanced version of the Gray Eagle, includes EagleEye multi-mode radar and electro-optical/infrared sensors and supports detailed mission planning, communications, and coordination essential for effective employment in combat scenarios, as well as in domestic missions such as homeland defense and disaster response, the company says.
This new model will enable the Army National Guard divisions to conduct Divisional Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) for the first time, enhancing their operational capabilities across various domains, the statement adds.
