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flag GA-ASI's MQ-20 Avenger drone autonomously intercepted a target aircraft on Jan. 18, 2026, marking a major step in AI-powered military aviation.

flag General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully demonstrated advanced autonomy in its MQ-20 Avenger® unmanned jet on January 18, 2026, completing a fully autonomous aerial intercept mission. flag The aircraft used an onboard infrared sensor to detect and track a human-piloted target aircraft, independently calculated an intercept path, and simulated a weapon engagement without human input. flag It navigated a pre-planned route, adhered to designated keep-out and keep-in zones, executed a standard instrument hold, and responded to real-time commands via heading, speed, and altitude. flag The test, part of GA-ASI’s work on Collaborative Combat Aircraft, highlights progress in autonomous decision-making and human-machine teaming. flag The company continues to expand capabilities through partnerships with Divergent Technologies, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, Dillon Aero, and Shield AI. flag GA-ASI, a global leader in unmanned systems with over 9 million flight hours, remains focused on advancing long-endurance, multi-mission platforms for military use.

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