GA-ASI and Calidus sign MoU to collaborate on MQ-9B and Gambit CCA co-production in UAE

Jan 20, 2026 · Partnership · General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · Defense

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  • GA-ASI and Calidus Aerospace signed an MoU to collaborate on prospective co-production of MQ-9B and Gambit CCA in the UAE.
  • The MoU also covers command-and-control and battle-management systems.
  • The agreement gives GA-ASI a co-production partnership signal for unmanned aircraft and collaborative combat aircraft in the UAE.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is a U.S. aerospace and defence company developing remotely piloted aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, mission-control systems, radar, sensors, and autonomy capabilities. Its portfolio includes MQ-9A Reaper, MQ-9B SkyGuardian, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-20 Avenger, Mojave, and related systems.