General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

SAN DIEGO – 28 September 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces that Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company 114ai has become one of its first partnerships as part of GA-ASI’s “Make in India” roadmap. In November 2021, 114ai made headlines as the only Indian company to win a U.S.-U.K. Joint Space Contract.

“General Atomics is pleased to unveil our partnership with 114ai,” said Dr. Vivek Lall, Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation. “We are looking forward to increased cooperation on NextGen AI technologies that we have been working on with the team at 114ai for the last few months. Their technology, track record and tenacity with customers in the U.S. and U.K. has stood out. We expect many world-leading products coming out of this partnership. General Atomics is committed to Indian Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Make in India’ strategy and we’re looking forward to much more cooperation with Indian companies as we move forward.”

AI is an important area of cooperation between the U.S. and India. GA-ASI sees the capabilities demonstrated by the 114ai team as extremely valuable for military operators.

114ai is an Indian company that has been able to compete on the global stage, building state-of-the-art technology that is currently being integrated with U.S. Air Force Programs. Through this partnership, GA-ASI intends to marry their three decades of expertise, knowhow and understanding of complex military systems, with the best and brightest of the future.

GA-ASI intends to continue cooperating with innovative Indian companies in the development of cutting-edge technology, building products for the global market.

About GA-ASI

General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator^® RPA series and the Lynx^® Multi-mode Radar. With more than seven million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent flight that enables situational awareness and rapid strike. The company also produces a variety of ground control stations and sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas. For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.  

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