General Atomics is a nuclear physics and defense contractor headquartered in San Diego, California. General Atomics’ research into fission and fusion matured into competencies in related technologies, allowing the company to expand into other fields of research. General Atomics develops systems ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely operated surveillance aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. , an affiliate of General Atomics, provides unmanned aerial vehicles and radar solutions... for military and commercial applications worldwide. The company’s Aircraft Systems Group is a designer and manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems , including the Predator, Reaper, Sky Warrior and Avenger. The Reconnaissance Systems Group designs, manufactures, and integrates the Lynx Synthetic Aperture Radar /GMTI radar into both manned and unmanned aircraft, as well as the CLAW sensor control and image analysis software, and integrates sensor and communications equipment into manned ISR aircraft.
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