
MQ-9B Unveiled with Laser at Sea Air Space 2025
General Atomics has revealed a significant advancement in unmanned aerial systems technology at Sea Air Space 2025, displaying for the first time an MQ-9B equipped with a podded air-to-air laser system. This innovative capability represents a new frontier in counter-drone technology, specifically designed to defend naval vessels against the growing threat of one-way attack drones. Advanced Laser Technology Specifications The newly showcased laser system is part of General Atomics’ Laser Weapon Systems portfolio, centered around their scalable High Energy Laser




