
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) recently conducted the first flight of the Gray Eagle (GE) 25M UAS, the latest variant of the drone that features an updated engine and advanced avionics capabilities. The first flight milestone, announced on Thursday, was achieved just days after the Army awarded GA-ASI a production contract for Gray Eagle 25M worth up to $389 million in early December. GA-ASI first detailed the Gray Eagle 25M in October 2022, and said the new variant is…