Drone Becomes the Radar: MQ-9B Readies for AEW&C Upgrade

General Atomics and Saab are pushing the MQ-9B SkyGuardian into a new era, bringing Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) to the remotely piloted aircraft for the first time.

The new capability gives the drone a sort of “sixth sense”: early warning, simultaneous target tracking, and seamless integration with other combat systems through line-of-sight and satellite links.

It also enables crucial aerial awareness to detect and counter a wide range of threats, from guided missiles and hostile drones to fighter jets and bombers.

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