GA-ASI Highlights Gambit 6: New Collaborative Combat Aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is debuting the Gambit 6, the newest version in its Gambit Series of unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV).
Gambit 6 is a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) that is capable of air-to-ground operations in addition to air-to-air capability. The versatile platform is optimized for applications like:
- Electronic warfare
- Suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD),
- Deep precision strike
In a time when air forces from several countries are enhancing their fleets, Gambit 6 aims to provide a solution for adaptability, scalability and mission-specific performance.
“These are real threats, and they require real solutions,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander.
Alexander added, “The modular architecture and signature-reducing internal weapons bay of Gambit 6 allow for easy integration of advanced autonomy, sensors, and weapons systems, ensuring the aircraft can adapt to a wide range of operational scenarios.”
In 2027, airframes will become available for international procurement starting in 2027. European missionized versions aim to be ready in 2029.
GA-ASI’s Gambit Series envisions multiple CCA variants reconfigured from a common core, allowing for rapid and affordable production at scale.
The Gambit Series is a modular family of unmanned aircraft that performs missions such as:
- Advanced training
- Intelligence
- Multi-domain combat
- Reconnaissance
- Surveillance
- Stealth reconnaissance
A common core platform accounts for much of the aircraft’s hardware, including the landing gear, baseline avionics and chassis. This achieves:
- Reduced costs
- Increased interoperability
- Accelerated development of mission-specific variants