General Atomics to Host Aviation Technology and Innovation Event in the Netherlands

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SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced its first Blue Magic event in the Netherlands, scheduled for November 19, 2024, in Eindhoven. The event will bring together Dutch startups, universities, government officials, aerospace leaders, and representatives from high-tech industries to explore technology advancements and connect qualified partners with funding opportunities for dual-use solutions.

GA-ASI, a supplier of unmanned aerial systems, will be joined by partners Lockheed Martin Ventures, Brabant Development Agency (BOM), the Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security (NIDV), and Brainport Development. Brad Lunn, Managing Director-Strategic Finance at GA-ASI, stated, “We want to build on our successful Blue Magic concept, which fosters a collaborative partnering environment for technology ideation, and bring it to the Netherlands. Our goal is to provide a single forum for sharing ideas and implementation strategies that can shape the course of technology and defense systems and ultimately make the world safer.”

GA-ASI delivered its MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) in 2021 and recently increased the total order of MQ-9As to eight. The Blue Magic Netherlands event will feature technology pitches, a panel discussion, and a networking session to encourage collaboration among participants.

The event will focus on areas such as artificial intelligence/machine learning, autonomy, advanced materials, sensors, advanced manufacturing, and space.

For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.

Source: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. via Newswire