Unclassified

MQ-9B conducts first flight with LoyalEye radars

Last observed 2026-10-29 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

General Atomics’ MQ-9B flew carrying two Saab LoyalEye radars in May 2026.

Why it matters: The test combines an established unmanned aircraft with an airborne early-warning and surveillance system, indicating a new integration pathway for the MQ-9B.

Connected intelligence

Signals and related developments

No reviewed trend connection is available for this event.

These events share topic context. This is not a claim of causation.

No related developments meet the current evidence threshold.

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