General Atomics Brings Long-Range Naval Punch to MQ-9B Drone

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is adapting its MQ-9B drones to strike from greater distances, preparing them for extended air and naval operations.

The company is reportedly eyeing Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) as potential payloads for both its SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian variants.

JASSM can cruise over 370 kilometers (230 miles), while the LRASM is also estimated to be within the same range.

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