AVIATION SYNTH
Unclassified

GA-ASI and Saab conduct advanced AEW flight testing on MQ-9B

Last observed 2026-11-05 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

GA-ASI and Saab tested Saab’s LoyalEye AEW radar on a GA-ASI MQ-9B, demonstrating simultaneous long-range tracking of airborne and maritime targets.

Why it matters: The test demonstrates a potential persistent, uncrewed airborne early-warning capability that could extend surveillance coverage without exposing aircrews.

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Signals and related developments

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