GA-ASI and Kongsberg Finalize JSM Integration for MQ-9B UAV
GA-ASI completed the System Requirements Review and Preliminary Design Review for integrating the Joint Strike Missile with the MQ-9B, enhancing its strike capabilities. This integration, which is collaboratively funded, signifies a move towards advanced multi-domain military capabilities amid rising defense sector interest.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Kongsberg have finalized the System Requirements Review (SRR) and Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the integration of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) with the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft. This milestone, achieved in Norway on June 30, 2026, is aimed at enhancing the MQ-9B's long-range strike capabilities.
The MQ-9B can conduct missions over land and water, and its payload capacity includes the JSM, which weighs 416 kg (917 lb). The integration is seen as a response to increasing interest in uncrewed platforms within the defense sector. The MQ-9B's enhanced capabilities may influence future military engagements and operational strategies.




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