General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced the successful flight of the first Sky Warrior Block 1 aircraft for the U.S. Army's Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) UAS Program on March 31 from the company's El Mirage Flight Operations Facility in Adelanto, Calif.
"Army tactical commanders at the division level and below are now one step closer to having the RSTA [Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition] information they need to offer increased protection to their troops on the ground," said Thomas J. Cassidy, Jr., president, Aircraft Systems Group, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
"This milestone event was a collaborative effort between GA-ASI and our PM-UAS customer. Jointly, this team planned and executed a methodical approach to first flight success."
