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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Talks Up Saudi Arabia Deal for MQ-9B and CCAs

GA-ASI Seeks to Expand Presence in Middle East with Potential $10 Billion Deal

GA-ASI’s president David Alexander discussed potential deal with Saudi Arabia for up to 200 collaborative combat aircraft, including MQ-9B and Gambit series. The deal could include production localization in the Kingdom, and other countries in the region have expressed interest in joining the CCA program. GA-ASI showcased its autonomous capabilities at the Dubai Airshow, and the company is awaiting a response from the UAE on its own MQ-9B deal. The deal is still in the works and may have significant implications for the global defense industry.

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    Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764102375212-832
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/gas-alexander-saudis-could-buy-up-to-200-cca-drones-in-addition-to-mq-9s/
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    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Talks Up Saudi Arabia Deal for MQ-9B and CCAs

    GA-ASI Seeks to Expand Presence in Middle East with Potential $10 Billion Deal

    GA-ASI’s president David Alexander discussed potential deal with Saudi Arabia for up to 200 collaborative combat aircraft, including MQ-9B and Gambit series. The deal could include production localization in the Kingdom, and other countries in the region have expressed interest in joining the CCA program. GA-ASI showcased its autonomous capabilities at the Dubai Airshow, and the company is awaiting a response from the UAE on its own MQ-9B deal. The deal is still in the works and may have significant implications for the global defense industry.

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      Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764102375212-832
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/gas-alexander-saudis-could-buy-up-to-200-cca-drones-in-addition-to-mq-9s/
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