Jan 15, 2026 12:30 PM
Sonobuoy is a naval sensor to track submarines, which can be deployed via the MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone, and features Sonobuoy Dispensing System pods.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is giving the MQ-9B SeaGuardian sharper teeth for hunting enemy submarines.
In recent tests, the drone deployed more Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) pods, effectively doubling the load it can carry.
It successfully dropped a mix of sensors designed to measure ocean conditions, detect submarines passively, and actively track targets.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian Drone Evolves With Ultra’s Sub-Hunting Tech
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United States•technology•Anti-submarine•MQ-9B drone•autonomous aerial vehicle•SeaGuardian drone•anti-submarine warfare
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