South Korean ROKADI to supply fuel interface rings to GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian.

ROKADI, headquartered in the Republic of Korea, has recently entered into a Purchase Order agreement with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the supply of fuel interface rings designed for GA-ASI's MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This significant agreement was formalized during the Global Industrial Cooperation Association (GICA) 2023 Autumn Conference, which took place in Seoul, South Korea on October 13, 2023.

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GA-ASI's MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System (Picture source: GA-ASI)

Jamie Walters, the Vice President of International Strategic Development at GA-ASI, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "We are excited to collaborate with ROKADI. Utilizing ROKADI's products reflects the confidence that GA-ASI places in the capabilities of the Korean industry."

On June 23, 2023, ROKADI successfully completed the First Article Inspection for the Interface Fuel Rings. ROKADI specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of intricate and sizeable aerostructure components, catering to the aviation industry's demanding needs. Jisang Park, the Executive Vice President of ROKADI, expressed delight at GA-ASI's approval of ROKADI's capabilities, adding, "We are pleased that GA-ASI has recognized ROKADI's capabilities. We aspire to foster and strengthen our partnership with GA-ASI through this opportunity."

Since its inception in 1992, GA-ASI has delivered over 1,000 unmanned aircraft, amassing more than 8 million flight hours. The latest additions to GA-ASI's portfolio, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian, represent the pinnacle of their technological advancements.

MQ-9B SkyGuardian

MQ-9B SkyGuardian is the next generation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), delivering persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) around the globe. 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, enabling joint forces and civil authorities to deliver real-time situational awareness anywhere in the world—day or night. The aircraft is outfitted with the revolutionary Lynx Multi-mode Radar, an advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor, automatic takeoff and landing, and features a longer wingspan than its predecessors at 79 ft (24m). In addition to its industry-leading endurance and superior surveillance capabilities, SkyGuardian seamlessly integrates with its users' other platforms, systems, and podded technologies, dramatically expanding the platform's multi-domain mission sets.