SAN DIEGO, Calif. - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has introduced Gambit 6, the newest member of its Gambit Series of unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs). The aircraft expands the series’ capabilities by adding air-to-ground operations to its proven air-to-air performance. Designed as a collaborative combat aircraft, Gambit 6 is optimized for missions such as electronic warfare, suppression of enemy air defenses, and deep precision strikes, making it a flexible platform for modern, multi-domain operations. Gambit 6 airframes will enter international production in 2027, with European mission-adapted variants scheduled by 2029. To support this production, GA-ASI is building partnerships across Europe.

Gambit 6 builds on GA-ASI’s modular Gambit architecture, which allows rapid reconfiguration from a shared core platform. This common foundation, covering major systems such as the landing gear and chassis, reduces production costs, and accelerates the creation of mission-specific variants. The signature-reducing internal weapons bay and modular design enable integration of sensors, autonomy, and weapons systems. The Gambit family includes several variants: Gambit 1 (long-endurance sensing), Gambit 2 (air-to-air combat), Gambit 3 (adversary air training), Gambit 4 (combat reconnaissance), and Gambit 5 (ship-based operations). Among its derivatives is the U.S. Air Force’s YFQ-42A, based on Gambit 2 and developed as an AI-enabled uncrewed wingman to support aircraft like the F-35 and Next-Generation Air Dominance systems.

Source: General Atomics
Associated URL: https://www.ga.com/new-ga-asi-gambit-6-ucav-adds-air-to-ground-operations-for-international-cca

SALT LAKE CITY, Ut. -- Palladyne AI announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued the company a U.S. Patent, titled "Closed Loop Tasking and Control of Heterogeneous Sensor Networks."

The patent serves the company's intelligent swarming technology for autonomous systems.

The patent defines a method where autonomous systems communicate and collaborate. Utilizing feature-based communication, devices with different sensors, including cameras, radar, and RF nodes, share critical information they extract. This information is fused into a common understanding of the environment, allowing a network to continuously re-task and coordinate itself through a closed-loop feedback system.

Source: Palladyne AI
Associated URL: https://investor.palladyneai.com/news-releases/news-release-details/palladyne-ai-secures-us-patent-advanced-swarming-and-autonomy-0

SEATTLE - Insitu, a Boeing Company, has announced the addition of Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite Communication (SATCOM) datalinks and laser-targeting capabilities to its long-endurance, battle-tested ScanEagle Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). These enhancements position ScanEagle as the premier choice for reliable over-the-horizon Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISR-T) missions, further solidifying its reputation as the most proven small UAS in operation today.

ScanEagle, recognized for its reliability with over 1.3 million flight hours logged across contested and combat conditions globally, now offers SATCOM datalinks leveraging PLEO satellite constellations. This capability will enable operators to achieve extended mission reach, even under the most challenging conditions, while controlling ScanEagle UAS from anywhere in the world. Resilience features include visual-based navigation and autonomous RF-switching, ensuring confidence in dynamic and challenging operational scenarios.

"As the leading small UAS on the market, ScanEagle has continuously earned accolades for readiness, reliability, and innovation," said Diane Rose, Insitu CEO. "The integration of PLEO SATCOM provides operators unparalleled BLOS capability, enabling real-time decision-making capability and operational success for land and maritime missions. The addition of laser targeting capability greatly expands ScanEagle’s reach and mission capability for the most demanding ISR-T missions."

With Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) launch and recovery, ScanEagle is ready to fly both maritime and land-based sorties from small ship decks and other expeditionary locations, meeting mission requirements with unequaled flexibility. Its robust capability set includes EO and multi-spectral optics, AI-assisted wide-area and maritime search, communications relay, Signals Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and laser-designator targeting.

These upgrades are the latest evolution in ScanEagle’s storied track record of innovation, ensuring mission-critical autonomy and resilience in the most demanding environments. Insitu announced PLEO SATCOM capability for Integrator in 2024, and Integrator ER has offered GEO SATCOM capability for years.

As Insitu continues to push the boundaries of UAS capability, ScanEagle and Integrator remain the trusted choice for global operators seeking unmatched reliability and operational excellence.

Source: Insitu
Associated URL: https://www.insitu.com