World’s First Drone-Based Airborne Early Warning System Completes Maiden Flight

Two defense giants have joined forces for a milestone flight of what they describe as the world’s first unmanned airborne early warning (AEW) solution.

The feat was made possible by integrating Saab’s LoyalEye radar sensor onto an MQ-9B drone from General Atomic Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), combining AEW capabilities with the endurance of an uncrewed platform.

The integration aims to expand airborne surveillance coverage and support faster decision-making across the battlespace.

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