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MQ-9B SkyGuardian

General Atomics long-endurance remotely piloted ISR aircraft with over-the-horizon satellite control.

by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

FieldedUncrewed aircraftAirExportMar 17, 2026
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General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian experimental aircraft N190TC at RIAT 2018

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Medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft from GA-ASI for persistent ISR, designed for 40+ hour satellite-controlled missions and civil airspace integration; SeaGuardian kits add maritime roles.

Timeline1

  1. ExportReported

    Export: first two aircraft delivered to Taiwan

    Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense oversaw the transfer of the first two MQ-9Bs from General Atomics.

    SourcesUSNI News

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Sources2

  1. 1.
    NewsTaiwan Receives First U.S. MQ-9 SkyGuardian Drones

    USNI News · Mar 23, 2026 · Supports: System milestone

    “Taiwan received two MQ-9B SkyGuardians on March 17, 2026.”
  2. 2.
    CompanyMQ-9B SkyGuardian

    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · Supports: System

    “SkyGuardian is designed to fly over the horizon via satellite for up to 40+ hours in all types of weather and safely integrate into civil airspace”

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