February conference focused on modular open systems approach for UAS
San Diego – March 13, 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) hosted an Open Architecture Symposium on February 29, 2024 at its headquarters in Poway, California. At the symposium, government and industry speakers focused on the tools, communities, and partners needed to implement modular open systems approaches (MOSA) in the development of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The event was attended by more than 80 participants from approximately 30 organizations and featured presentations from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Secretary of Digital and Artificial Intelligence (CDAO), and industry speakers, as well as GA-ASI's Open Architecture A demonstration of the initiative was held.
“Open architecture is key to the GA-ASI system,” said GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue, who spoke at the event. “His MOSA efforts at the Department of Defense are building products that can integrate faster and iterate faster. It forms the basis for provision across the board.”
This symposium focused on a wide range of government and industry areas. GA-ASI appreciated the support and participation of more than a dozen guest speakers. This conversation will highlight lessons learned from experienced integrators of Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) and Open Mission Systems (OMS) capabilities, highlight the diversity of products aligned to MOSA technology standards, and The focus was on the growth of autonomous capabilities built into. This symposium focused on the rich ecosystem, challenges, and opportunities surrounding open architecture efforts across the Department of Defense.
The new Gray Eagle 25M (GE 25M) introduces MOSA to multi-domain operations (MDO) capable systems, ensuring incremental expansion at the speed of emerging threats. Rapid integration of technology allows the GE 25M to act as an intelligence quarterback, receiving data from multiple reconnaissance assets, exploiting fired effects, and extending communications networks. The GE 25M will first fly in December 2023 and utilizes the latest avionics, data links, sensor integration and laptop ground control stations to comply with MOSA principles.
About GA-ASI
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is an affiliate of General Atomics and produces the Predator® RPA series and Lynx® multimode radars. With more than 8 million flight hours, GA-ASI provides durable, mission-capable aircraft with the integrated sensor and datalink systems necessary to provide persistent situational awareness. The company also manufactures a variety of sensor control and image analysis software, provides pilot training and support services, and develops metamaterial antennas.
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