Latest "general-atomics" stories

DARPA wants a heavy cargo plane that can land at sea

The Pentagon has grown increasingly concerned about the potential for a conflict with China, which would require improved maritime capabilities.

By Stephen Losey

2 days ago

Why Trump asked the Wasp’s crew ‘electric or steam?’

The warship Wasp doesn't even have catapults.

By Mark D. Faram and Joe Gould

4 years ago

US Navy still has technological edge, but Chinese drones proliferating across Middle East

Across the Middle East, countries locked out of purchasing U.S.-made drones due to rules over excessive civilian casualties are being wooed by Chinese arms dealers, who are world's main distributor of armed drones.

4 years ago

What Duncan Hunter’s indictment means for defense issues

Hunter has had an impact on a number of pet defense programs during his time in Congress.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

Who wants a rail gun? The Army wants a rail gun

The Army has awarded a contract to General Atomics to develop a hypersonic rail gun for land forces.

5 years ago

Boeing offers sneak peek of MQ-25 tanker drone

Boeing is the first MQ-25 competitor to show off a prototype of its offering.

By Valerie Insinna

5 years ago