GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate APKWS on MQ-9A Reaper(R)
United States, May 11 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force (USAF), has conducted flight tests of an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) using a USAF MQ-9A Reaper(R) Remotely Piloted Aircraft. MQ-9A is produced by GA-ASI.The testing took place recently at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR).The demonstration featured multiple types and variations of shot profiles, including aerial targets. All shots were executed flawlessly by the MQ-9A crews using laser-guided rockets and a specialized launcher.This effort supported real-time technological adaptation requirements, moving rapidly from planning to integration and flight test. It also brought together multiple Departme...
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