GA-ASI delivers final RQ-1 Predator As
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has delivered two RQ-1 Predator UAS to the Italian Air Force, the company announced on 22 December.
This marks the final deliveries of GA-ASI's Predator A product line.
The Italian Air Force uses the RQ-1 and MQ-9 Predator for ISR missions across Italy, over the Mediterranean, and in support of NATO operations.
Frank Pace, president, aircraft systems, GA-ASI, said: ‘With the delivery of these aircraft, GA-ASI completes over two decades of delivering Predator A capabilities to the US and allied countries.
‘Amassing over 2.1 million cumulative flight hours and featuring the highest mission capable rate of any aircraft in the air force's inventory, Predators will continue to keep warfighters safe by equipping them with unparalleled situational awareness for many years to come.’
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