日期: 2026 年 1 月 19 日

Doha, Qatar, Jan 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) -- the world leader in unmanned systems - and Barzan Holdings, Qatar's national defence and security leader, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of advanced Battle Management software capabilities. The signing took place on Monday during the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX).The MOU provides a framework for cooperation between GA-ASI, GA-Intelligence, and Barzan Holdings to develop software solutions that enhance theater-level situational awareness and enable the efficient processing, correlation, and dissemination of intelligence. These capabilities are intended to support faster, higher-quality decision-making in complex, multi-domain operational environments.For General Atomics, the agreement underscores the strategic importance of collaboration with Barzan Holdings and the State of Qatar. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to long-term cooperation, technological innovation, and the advancement of interoperable command-and-control solutions aligned with modern defense and aerospace requirements.In addition to its best-in-class unmanned aircraft systems, GA-ASI is a premiere developer of airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, while GA-Intelligence has the ability to take hundreds of sources of commercial data, including data provided from GA-ASI's unmanned systems, to produce a comprehensive operating picture."Collaboration with Barzan and Qatar is central to GA's approach to delivering operationally relevant, next-generation capabilities," said a GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue. "By combining GA's expertise in mission systems and autonomy with Barzan's regional insight and defense focus, we are positioned to advance battle management solutions that significantly improve situational awareness and intelligence exploitation."About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.About GA-IntelligenceGeneral Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. is a data science, software development, and systems engineering firm focused on developing advanced analytic capabilities to customers in both public and private sectors, with a strong emphasis on tools in support of spatio-temporal (space and time) data management, multi-source/multi-INT correlation and data fusion, tracking, entity resolution, location forecasting, and multi-domain global situational awareness (MDGSA) leveraging extremely high volume/velocity data sources.About Barzan HoldingsBarzan Holdings is a leading defence and security company that aims to strengthen Qatar's sovereignty and strategic position by investing in the long-term development of its human capital and armed forces capabilities. As the commercial gateway for the country's military industry, Barzan Holdings prioritizes impactful collaborations and global partnerships that foster knowledge exchange and investments into innovative defence technologies to keep Qatar at the forefront of present and future market opportunities. Through its global portfolio of investments and joint ventures, Barzan Holdings serves as a knowledge and technology hub that drives efficiencies in delivery and execution to meet the various needs of Qatar's defence and security sector.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

卡塔爾多哈, 2026年1月20日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球無人系統領導企業通用原子航空系統公司（GA-ASI）與卡達國防安全領域龍頭巴贊控股公司簽署諒解備忘錄（MOU），雙方將共同開發先進戰鬥管理軟體能力。簽署儀式於週一在多哈國際海事防務展覽暨會議（DIMDEX）期間舉行。該諒解備忘錄為通用原子航空系統公司、通用原子情報公司與巴贊控股公司建立合作框架，旨在開發提升戰區級態勢感知能力的軟體解決方案，實現情報的高效處理、關聯分析與分發。此類能力將支援在複雜多域作戰環境中實現更快速、更高品質的決策制定。對通用原子公司而言，此協議彰顯與巴贊控股及卡塔爾國合作的戰略重要性。此夥伴關係體現雙方對長期合作、技術創新及推動符合現代國防與航太需求的互通性指揮控制解決方案之共同承諾。除頂尖無人機系統外，通用原子航空系統公司更是空載情報、監視與偵察（ISR）系統的頂尖開發商；而通用原子情報公司則具備整合數百種商業數據源的能力，包括來自通用原子航空系統公司無人系統的數據，從而生成全面的作戰態勢圖。GA-ASI執行長林登·布魯表示：「與巴贊及卡達的合作，是GA實現戰術適用性次世代能力的核心策略。透過整合GA在任務系統與自主技術的專業，結合巴贊的區域洞察力與國防專注力，我們將能推動戰場管理解決方案，顯著提升戰況感知與情報運用效能。」關於通用原子航空系統公司通用原子航空系統公司是全球首屈一指的無人機系統製造商。捕食者®系列無人機系統累積飛行時數逾900萬小時，服役逾30年，包含MQ-9A死神®、MQ-1C灰鷹®、MQ-20復仇者®及MQ-9B天衛者®/海衛者®等機型。本公司致力提供長航時、多任務解決方案，實現持續性戰場感知與快速打擊能力。更多資訊請參閱：www.ga-asi.com/Avenger、EagleEye、Gray Eagle、Lynx、Predator、Reaper、SeaGuardian 及 SkyGuardian 為通用原子航空系統公司於美國及其他國家註冊之商標。關於GA-Intelligence通用原子整合情報公司是一家專注於數據科學、軟體開發與系統工程的企業，致力為公私部門客戶開發先進分析能力，重點聚焦於支援時空數據管理、 多源/多情報關聯與數據融合、追蹤、實體解析、位置預測，以及運用超大規模/高速數據源實現的多域全球態勢感知（MDGSA）。關於巴贊控股巴贊控股作為領先的國防與安全企業，致力於通過投資人力資本與武裝力量的長期發展，強化卡塔爾的主權地位與戰略地位。作為卡國軍事產業的商業樞紐，巴贊控股優先推動具影響力的合作與全球夥伴關係，促進知識交流並投資創新國防技術，使卡國持續掌握當前與未來市場先機。透過全球投資組合與合資企業網絡，巴贊控股作為知識與技術樞紐，驅動交付與執行效能，滿足卡國國防與安全領域的多樣化需求。通用原子航空系統公司媒體關係部General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101消息來源：通用原子航空系統公司 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, January 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place on Monday, 26 and Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year’s AFF introduces a fresh perspective with the new tagline, “Finance Empowering Business”. Under the theme “Co-creating New Horizons Amid an Evolving Landscape”, the forum has invited over 140 financial officials, business leaders, and financial experts to serve as guest speakers, with expectations of attracting over 3,600 participants from more than 60 countries and regions.AFF aims to foster collaboration among attendees to navigate change and create win-win scenarios. Additionally, the inaugural Global Business Summit will be launched on the second day of the forum, focusing on the integration of finance and the real economy. This summit aligns with the recommendations of the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, aiming to strengthen the foundation of the real economy, assist mainland enterprises in going global, and bring in international companies, while promoting Hong Kong’s unique advantages as an international financial and commercial hub.Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government, said, “Amidst the current complexities of the international landscape, Hong Kong as a globally trusted international financial centre is committed to bridging the world and the Chinese Mainland. By gathering global financial and industry leaders, we will leverage their global vision and seasoned experience to optimise the strategic positioning of our industrial and financial supply chains from a global perspective with a view to achieving win-win outcomes. This year’s forum also features specifically the gold market development with the inclusion of a dedicated discussion session, signing of a memorandum of understanding on gold market development, as well as unveiling the latest moves that will drive the construction of an international gold trading centre in Hong Kong. All these will showcase to the international community Hong Kong's advantages and immense potential in developing gold market while seeking collaborative opportunities. Furthermore, the inaugural Global Business Summit, coupled with AFF's unique deal-making, will exemplify how the financial services empower the real economy and highlight Hong Kong's function as an international financial centre in supporting the nation's high-quality development.”Maggie Ng, Asian Financial Forum Steering Committee Chairperson and HSBC Hong Kong CEO, said: “We are pleased to welcome global leaders to this year’s Asian Financial Forum. This gathering underscores Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a leading international financial centre. Over 52,000 Chinese companies have extended their footprint outside of the Chinese Mainland. We see the internationalisation trend continuing. Hong Kong thrives as the China’s gateway to the world — supporting mainland firms going global, fueling innovation-driven growth and offering families unparalleled wealth management expertise.”Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC, said: “President Xi Jinping has emphasised the importance of financial services for the real economy, focusing on enhancing the capacity of the real economy to create value through capital flow and improved turnover rates. This year’s Asian Financial Forum will stay closely aligned with market trends by introducing the inaugural 'Global Industry Summit’, aiming to foster deep integration between the financial sector and high value industries, thus generating a strong multiplier effect that transforms capital into significant economic growth and drives industrial upgrading. This initiative aligns with the 15th Five-Year Plan by supporting China’s commitment to high-level two-way opening, advancing the deep integration of finance, technological innovation, and industrial innovation, and facilitating the expansion of mainland enterprises internationally and attracting foreign companies, further leveraging Hong Kong’s strengths as an international financial and commercial centre. The summit will feature support from several renowned brands, whose management teams will analyse future development trends across various industries, enabling the financial sector to provide tailored services that drive economic growth.”The first major international financial event of the year — focusing on the latest economic conditions and financial developmentsThis year’s AFF will feature a series of compelling speeches and discussion sessions. The forum includes an inaugural Global Business Summit, keynote speeches, luncheons and business breakfasts, policy dialogue and thematic workshops. These sessions will cover topics such as Global Economic Outlook, CIO Insights, Asset & Wealth Management, Trade Finance and Supply Chain, Family Office Ecosystem, Fintech, Pension and Endowment, and Gold Exchange.Two plenary sessions will be held on the first day of the forum. The first session will be hosted by Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong SAR Government, bringing financial officials and leaders of international financial institutions together to analyse the latest macroeconomic landscape. Guest speakers include Zou Jiayi, President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Scott Morris, Vice-President (East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific) of the Asian Development Bank; Mehmet Å'imÅŸek, Minister of Treasury and Finance of Türkiye; and Klemen BoštjanÄ'iÄ', Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Slovenia.The second session will be hosted by Julia Leung, Chief Executive Officer of Securities and Futures Commission, featuring representatives from regulatory bodies, central bank officials, and financial services leaders, including H.E. Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of Securities and Commodities Authority of United Arab Emirates; Burkhard Balz, Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank; Rhee Chang-yong, Governor of the Bank of Korea; Gokul Laroia, Chief Executive Officer Asia of Morgan Stanley; and Benjamin Hung, Chairman of Financial Services Development Council. Together, they will share insights on the latest monetary policies and regulatory directions.This year’s keynote luncheon, a highlight of AFF, will once again feature a distinguished lineup of speakers to analyse global financial issues. Dr José Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission, former Prime Minister of Portugal, and current Chairman of Goldman Sachs International Advisory Board, will deliver a keynote speech on Day 1 to share his insights on the current global landscape and macro-level challenges. On the following day, Paul Polman, Business Leader, Investor, Philanthropist, who is dedicated to advocating for systemic change, climate action, and social equality, will be the keynote speaker and will share his “Net Positive” corporate sustainability strategy, which he has championed in recent years, focusing on advancing sustainable development.The Global Economic Outlook will bring prominent leaders from financial institutions and corporations together, including Sir Douglas Flint, CBE, Chairman of Aberdeen Group plc; Kevin Sneader, President of Goldman Sachs in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan); Dr. Ridha Wirakusumah, Chief Executive Officer of the Indonesia Investment Authority; Professor Paolo Zannoni, Executive Deputy Chairman of Prada Group; and Dr Zhu Min, Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges. They will provide forecasts for the 2026 economic landscape and examine the profound impact of macroeconomic factors on the global economy.Panel Discussion on Asset and Wealth Management and CIO Insights will bring together numerous international financial experts. Participants include Fannie Wurtz, Head of Distribution & Wealth Division, ETFs & Index business lines, Chair of Asia at Amundi; Deborah Cunningham, Chief Investment Officer of Global Liquidity Markets at Federated Hermes; and Vincenzo Vedda, Chief Investment Officer & Member of the Executive Board at DWS Investment GmbH. Together, they will explore market trends, asset allocation strategies, and future investment opportunities, and offer forward-looking perspectives for the industry.As demand for gold as a traditional safe-haven asset continues to rise, the latest Policy Address also proposed accelerating the establishment of an international gold trading market. Consequently, the first day of the forum will feature a Global Spectrum session on Gold Exchange. The session will feature insights from overseas experts including James Emmett, Chief Executive Officer of MKS PAMP SA; and David Tait, Chief Executive Officer of World Gold Council. These speakers will interpret the latest developments in international gold trading and explore strategies to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a global gold trading hub. The discussion will also focus on driving growth in trading, clearing, settlement, and related derivative services, providing the financial industry with new vitality.Inaugural Global Business Summit to explore industry prospects and opportunitiesThe first Global Business Summit will take place on the second day (27 January), co-organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government, HKTDC, and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises. The summit will invite leaders from high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence and technology, new consumer trends, biomedicine and healthcare, and green energy to explore how to leverage financial services to drive innovation and long-term growth. It will also address opportunities for Chinese Mainland enterprises to go global, as well as help international enterprises establish operations in the Chinese Mainland market. In the session Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global, Daniel Li, Vice Chairman, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group; Li Zhenguo, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, LONGi Green Energy Technology; and John Zhang, Chairman and President, Seres Group will share insights on leveraging Hong Kong as a platform for international business expansion. In the Strategic Collaboration for Shared Growth session, Liu Haoling, President of China Investment Corporation, will first deliver remarks. This will be followed by a discussion moderated by Lincoln Pan, Chief Executive Officer of the Jardine Matheson. He will be joined by Mohammed Mahfoodh Alardhi, Executive Chairman of Investcorp; Dr Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Infineon Technologies AG; Sjoerd Leenart, Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific of JP Morgan; and Laust Bertelsen, Chief Executive Officer of Banking Circle, to discuss experiences entering the mainland market.Technological breakthroughs and developments in the biomedicine sector are critical drivers of the global economy. The summit has invited expert speakers to share their in-depth insights on industry advancements and analyse upcoming trends, providing the financial sector with opportunities to offer tailored services.The session on artificial intelligence and technology, along with robotics, will be chaired by Dr Allan Wong, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Vtech. Key speakers will include Dowson Tong, Senior Executive Vice President and President of Cloud and Smart Industries Group of Tencent; and Dr Yao Maoqing, Senior Vice President, President, Embodied Intelligence BU of Zhiyuan Innovation (Shanghai) Technology.The Biomedicine and Healthcare session will include discussions with Paul Burton, Chief Medical Officer of Amgen; Theresa Tse, Chairwoman of the Board Committee from Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited; Marc Horn, Executive Vice President of Merck Group and President, Merck China and Dai Hongbin, Vice Chairman of Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., exploring the latest biomedical trends and industry challenges, as well as opportunities for innovation and collaboration.New FutureGreen Showcase to Explore Green Development OpportunitiesTo further promote collaboration, AFF will feature four exhibition areas, including the new FutureGreen showcase, FintechHK Start-up Salon, InnoVenture Salon, and Global Investment Zone, showcasing over 140 exhibitors such as Bank of China (Hong Kong), CICC,  HSBC, Huatai Securities, Standard Chartered Bank, and knowledge partners EY. Global asset management firms Federated Hermes and E Fund Management will also participate for the first time, presenting a new generation of financial concepts and diverse investment opportunities. The new FutureGreen showcase will focus on green finance and technology, striving to connect funding with sustainable development.This year’s forum will continue to facilitate substantial collaboration through the AFF Deal-making, programme co-organised with the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, to provide participants with insights into investment potentials and industry opportunities. Additionally, the Business Matching session will invite project owners from around the world to showcase quality initiatives in key sectors such as Environment, Energy and Clean Technology, Healthcare Technology, and Financial Technology, aiding participants in identifying market trends and expanding cross-industry investment opportunities.AFF opens International Financial Week, offering diverse Hong Kong experienceThe International Financial Week (IFW) 2026, lasting one week, will kick off with AFF on 26 January. This event marks Hong Kong's first major financial event of the year, aimed at assisting industry professionals in seizing opportunities and unlocking market potential. IFW will feature 15 partner activities covering a range of global financial and business topics, including ASEAN opportunities, asset and wealth management, and artificial intelligence.The summit is collaborating with multiple organisations to offer exclusive travel, cultural, and dining discounts for overseas participants. Highlights include a night tour with Hong Kong Big Bus Tours, arranged by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, a traditional sailing trip on the Aqua Luna, complimentary access to the Plaza Premium Lounge, and tickets to the Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+ Museum. Additionally, attendees can enjoy dining discounts at venues such as the Lan Kwai Fong Group and Hong Kong Bankers Club, along with Happy Wednesday hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.WebsitesAsian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/enProgramme: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/programmeSpeaker list: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speakersPhoto Download: https://bit.ly/3NRAgr5Joining today’s press conference for the 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) were: Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government (centre); Maggie Ng, Chairperson of the Asian Financial Forum Steering Committee, and HSBC Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Officer and Head of Retail Banking and Wealth (second right); Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC (second left); Jack Chan, EY China Chairman, EY Greater China Regional Managing Partner and Knowledge Partner of the AFF (far right); and Dr Jimmy Chiang, Deputy Director-General of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (far left)Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government, stated that this year's Asian Financial Forum, themed ‘Co-creating New Horizons Amid an Evolving Landscape’, will gather global financial and political leaders to support Hong Kong in fully leveraging its strengths as an international financial centreMaggie Ng, Asian Financial Forum Steering Committee Chairperson and HSBC Hong Kong CEO, shared insights on the global financial landscape in 2026, investment prospects, and key regions driving economic growthPatrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, announced that this year's AFF will introduce the inaugural Global Business Summit, aiming to deepen the financial sector's integration with high-value industries, creating a powerful multiplier effect that transforms capital into significantly greater economic growth and industry upgradingJack Chan, EY China Chairman, EY Greater China Regional Managing Partner and Knowledge Partner of the AFF, said that a joint market survey conducted by the HKTDC and EY will be released on the first day of the forum. The survey will examine how businesses and financial leaders are responding to disruptive challenges.Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial RelationsLousie SongTel: (852) 3428 5690Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung.hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SAN DIEGO, Jan 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In its latest demonstration of advanced autonomy development, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully executed a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger® jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software. The test included a live engagement between the MQ-20 and an aggressor aircraft flown by an onboard human pilot, highlighting the advanced maturity of autonomous systems, seamless integration of mission elements, and the ability of autonomy to leverage onboard sensors to make independent decisions and execute complex tasks.GA-ASI's Avenger jet has served as a surrogate for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for more than five years, both before and since the arrival of GA-ASI's purpose-built XQ-67A and YFQ-42A aircraft. The recent Avenger demo began with planning in the Human-Machine Interface (HMI), followed by loading the mission profile onto the MQ-20. Once airborne, the team confirmed positive transfer between mission autonomy and flight autonomy systems, demonstrating the systems' ability to dynamically adapt to mission requirements. The MQ-20 showcased adherence to operator-assigned Keep-Out Zones (KOZ) and Keep-In Zones (KIZ), which it avoided during all mission phases. In other words, the aircraft flew exactly where it was supposed to and stayed away from areas where it was not.One of the highlights of the demonstration was the MQ-20's use of a live Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensor from Anduril to passively range a live target aircraft in flight. Using this sensor data, the autonomy system independently established a track, calculated an intercept solution, and simulated the firing of a weapon at a live target - showcasing the ability of autonomy to close on a target using onboard sensors and its own logic, without human intervention. The simulated shot, if real, would have destroyed the target.Additional mission elements included the MQ-20 flying a pre-designated route to a standard instrument hold - in which the aircraft pauses and orbits, as real human pilots frequently do on real missions, before continuing to another waypoint or objective - and executing routes commanded via Heading, Speed, and Altitude (HSA), all while successfully avoiding the designated keep-out zones.This demonstration reinforces GA-ASI's commitment to advancing Human-Machine Teaming and highlights the growing sophistication of autonomous systems in using sensor data and onboard decision-making to execute complex mission profiles for the warfighter. It also highlights GA-ASI's ongoing commitment to investment and experimentation of new capabilities for America's warfighters.In 2023, GA-ASI announced a partnership with Divergent Technologies, Inc., to support additive manufacturing development efforts and implement a full digital manufacturing process for GA-ASI's products. In 2024, GA-ASI collaborated with U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command to integrate and launch the Altius 600 loitering munition, also built by Anduril, and teamed with Dillion Aero to integrate that company's DAP-6 gun pods for a live-fire demonstration with GA-ASI's revolutionary new Mojave STOL aircraft. In 2025, GA-ASI partnered with Shield AI for two flight demonstrations on the Avenger using the company's Hivemind mission autonomy software.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

聖地牙哥, 2026年1月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 在其最新一次先進自主能力開發演示中，通用原子航空系統公司（General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.，GA-ASI）成功使用其搭載最新政府參考級自主軟件的 MQ-20 Avenger® 噴氣式飛機，執行了一次任務自主飛行。此次測試包括 MQ-20 與一架由機上人類飛行員駕駛的“對抗機”之間的實況交戰，充分展示了自主系統的高度成熟性、任務要素的無縫整合能力，以及自主系統利用機載感測器進行獨立決策並執行複雜任務的能力。五年多來，GA-ASI 的 Avenger 噴氣機一直作為協同作戰飛機（Collaborative Combat Aircraft，CCA）的替代平台使用，這一角色既涵蓋了 GA-ASI 專門研製的 XQ-67A 和 YFQ-42A 飛機出現之前，也延續至其投入使用之後。此次 Avenger 演示從人機介面（Human-Machine Interface，HMI）中的任務規劃開始，隨後將任務剖面載入至 MQ-20。飛機起飛後，團隊確認任務自主系統與飛行自主系統之間實現了順暢切換，展示了系統根據任務需求進行動態調整的能力。MQ-20 全程遵循操作員指定的禁入區（Keep-Out Zones，KOZ）和限定活動區（Keep-In Zones，KIZ），在所有任務階段均有效避讓相關區域。換言之，飛機嚴格在應飛行的空域內飛行，並始終避開禁止進入的區域。此次演示的一大亮點是，MQ-20 使用由 Anduril 提供的實裝紅外搜尋與追蹤（Infrared Search and Track，IRST）感測器，在飛行中對一架真實目標飛機進行被動測距。基於該感測器數據，自主系統獨立建立了目標追蹤、計算了攔截解算，並對真實目標進行了武器發射的模擬——展示了自主系統在無需人工干預的情況下，依靠機載感測器和自身邏輯逼近目標並實施打擊的能力。若該模擬射擊為實彈，目標將被摧毀。其他任務要素還包括：MQ-20 按預先指定的航線飛行至標準儀表等待航線——即飛機暫時停留並進行盤旋，這與真實任務中人類飛行員的常見操作一致——隨後再繼續飛往下一個航點或任務目標；同時，飛機還按照航向、速度和高度（Heading, Speed, and Altitude，HSA）指令執行飛行航線，並在整個過程中成功避開指定的禁入區。此次演示進一步強化了 GA-ASI 推進人機協同（Human-Machine Teaming）的承諾，凸顯了自主系統在利用感測器數據和機載決策能力執行複雜任務剖面、支援作戰人員方面日益提升的成熟度。同時，這也體現了 GA-ASI 持續投入並試驗新能力、服務美國作戰人員的長期承諾。2023 年，GA-ASI 宣布與 Divergent Technologies, Inc. 建立合作夥伴關係，以支援增材製造相關研發工作，並為 GA-ASI 的產品實施完整的數碼化製造流程。2024 年，GA-ASI 與美國空軍特種作戰司令部（U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command）開展合作，完成了由 Anduril 研製的 Altius 600 徘徊彈的整合與發射；同時還與 Dillon Aero 合作，將該公司的 DAP-6 槍炮吊艙整合至 GA-ASI 顛覆性的新型 Mojave 短距起降（STOL）飛機上，並進行了實彈射擊演示。2025 年，GA-ASI 與 Shield AI 建立合作關係，在 Avenger 平台上使用該公司的 Hivemind 任務自主軟件完成了兩次飛行演示。關於 GA-ASI通用原子航空系統公司（GA-ASI）是通用原子公司的子公司，致力於設計和製造成熟可靠的遠程駕駛航空系統（RPA）、雷達及電光和相關任務系統，包括 Predator® RPA 系列和 Lynx® 多模式雷達。GA-ASI 營運超過 800 萬飛行小時，提供具備長航時和任務能力的航空平台，並整合感測器和數據鏈系統，以實現持續態勢感知。公司還研發多種感測器控制和影像分析軟件，提供飛行員培訓及支援服務，並開發超材料天線。更多資訊，請瀏覽：www.ga-asi.com 。Avenger、Gray Eagle、Lynx、Predator、Reaper、SeaGuardian 和 SkyGuardian 均為通用原子航空系統公司在美國及其他國家/地區註冊的商標。聯絡資訊GA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101來源: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2026年1月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) -  昨晚（週六），第六屆歡樂獎2026在利雅德隆重舉行。本次活動隸屬于"利雅德季"，由沙烏地阿拉伯總娛樂管理局主辦，並與中東廣播中心建立戰略合作夥伴關係。儀式在總娛樂管理局主席圖爾基·阿勒謝赫閣下的出席下舉行，彙聚了來自電影、電視劇、音樂、體育及數位內容領域的阿拉伯及國際頂級人物，現場媒體關注度極高，公眾互動熱烈。頒獎典禮通過多個電視頻道進行現場直播，並在數位平臺同步播出。觀眾從明星們踏上薰衣草色地毯的瞬間開始，全程關注了包括獎項頒發、榮譽表彰以及多段現場音樂和表演在內的完整娛樂盛典。當晚在充滿節慶氛圍的環境中拉開序幕，藝術家和名人陸續抵達，現場媒體對明星首次亮相給予了高度關注。隨後，圖爾基·阿勒謝赫閣下抵達現場，成為官方節目開始前的重要時刻。沙特國歌奏響後，典禮進入震撼的開場娛樂表演。世界知名歌手凱蒂·佩里獻上獨具特色的開場演出，表演融合了交響樂元素、舞者與視覺特效，通過動態燈光與強烈的舞臺表現力，呈現出高度製作化的藝術畫面，充分體現了本屆活動的規模與精密籌備。隨後，國際表演團體皮洛博魯斯帶來影子舞表演，以創新且節奏輕快的視覺形式重新吸引觀眾注意力。接著，頒獎環節依照流程正式展開，現場嘉賓與媒體在結果揭曉前充滿期待。拉贊·賈邁勒與梅娜·沙拉比共同頒發"最受歡迎電視劇男演員獎"。提名者包括《阿什拉街》的阿卜杜勒拉赫曼·本·納菲亞、《碼頭》的阿卜杜勒莫赫森·納默、《呼吸》的穆塔塞姆·納哈爾，以及《非常擁擠的公寓》的希沙姆·馬吉德。最終，阿卜杜勒莫赫森·納默榮獲該獎項。隨後，圖芭·比尤克烏斯滕與哈利特·埃爾根奇頒發"最受歡迎黎凡特地區電視劇獎"。入圍作品包括《阿塞爾》《血之中》《七層之下》和《薩爾瑪》，最終《薩爾瑪》獲獎，劇組成員登臺領獎。在終身成就獎特別環節中，圖爾基·阿勒謝赫閣下親自表彰埃及著名畫家、前文化部長法魯克·胡斯尼，以表彰其長期以來的藝術成就與文化貢獻。閣下表示能親自授予這一榮譽深感榮幸，胡斯尼則對沙特王國、其領導層及閣下本人表達了由衷感謝。"最受歡迎新晉電視劇明星獎"由麥·奧馬爾與穆罕默德·薩米頒發。提名者包括《我的母親》的塔拉夫·奧拜迪、《薩爾瑪》的羅西爾·易蔔拉欣、《無陽光》的阿裡·拜亞利，以及《阿什拉街》的拉瑪·阿卜杜勒瓦哈蔔。最終，塔拉夫·奧拜迪獲得該獎項。隨後，音樂表演再次成為焦點，安甘與波蘭吉他演奏家瑪律欽同台獻藝，現場互動熱烈。典禮繼續進行，由穆罕默德·亨迪迪頒發"最受歡迎海灣地區電視劇獎"，《碼頭》《我的母親》《阿什拉街》《劍99》入圍，最終《阿什拉街》獲獎。"最受歡迎電視劇女演員獎"由巴里什·阿爾杜奇與漢德·埃爾切爾頒發。提名者包括《我的母親》的阿拉努德·蘇歐德、《阿什拉街》的伊勒哈姆·阿裡、《無陽光》的阿米娜·哈利勒，以及《七層之下》的卡麗絲·巴沙爾。最終，卡麗絲·巴沙爾獲獎。"最受歡迎埃及電視劇獎"由李秉憲與李政宰共同頒發，入圍作品包括《伊什·伊什》《非常擁擠的公寓》《艾莎的房間》《無陽光》，最終《非常擁擠的公寓》榮獲該獎。Media contactBrand: Legends PRContact: Media CenterEmail: PR@legends.saWebsite: https://legends.sa Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TSUKUBA, Japan, Jan 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Materials research generates vast amounts of data, but the information often exists in manufacturer-specific formats and the terminology is inconsistent, making it difficult to aggregate, compare, and reuse. Traditionally, researchers have had to spend considerable time on tedious tasks, such as format conversion, metadata assignment, and characteristics extraction. These extra steps can make researchers reluctant to share data, hindering the advancement of data-driven work. The problem is made even more acute by the field’s increasing reliance on AI-driven materials discovery, which requires high-quality datasets.A highly flexible data system automatically interprets a variety of experimental data, and stores it in a format with enhanced readability for materials informatics.To address this problem, researchers at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) have developed Research Data Express (RDE), a highly flexible data management system for materials scientists. Published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods, RDE automatically interprets experimental data from raw files and manually inputted measurements. It then restructures and stores this information in a format with enhanced readability.“RDE significantly reduces the burden of routine data processing for researchers and enhances data findability, interoperability, reusability (the FAIR principles), and traceability,” explains Jun Fujima, corresponding author and researcher at NIMS’s Materials Data Platform. “We hope this will promote collaborative, data-driven materials research.”          Many systems of a similar purpose usually “define” the data format. In contrast, the RDE’s core innovation “Dataset Template” defines and directs how data from different types of experiments should be processed. For example, if a researcher uploads spreadsheets of X-ray measurements from different sources, the Dataset Template can be configured to interpret them. The system then automatically performs advanced analyses and creates visualizations to provide an immediate overview. Multiple templates can be prepared for different materials research themes, allowing for maximum flexibility in data management. A custom template can also be easily prepared by individual researchers if necessary. Many templates have already been prepared and shared among users.“RDE’s unique approach allows researchers to freely define data structures tailored to their instruments, while enabling the system to perform massive data structuring and metadata extraction automatically,” says Fujima.Since its launch in January 2023, RDE has been widely adopted across Japan’s materials research community, demonstrating its scalability. To date, it has over 5,000 users, with more than 1,900 Dataset Templates for various experimental methods implemented, over 16,000 datasets created, and more than three million data files accumulated. The system serves as a data infrastructure for major national initiatives, including the Materials Research DX Platform initiative promoted by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The NIMS team has released an open-source software toolkit (RDEToolKit) to encourage use of the system within the research community.Further informationJun FujimaNational Institute for Materials Science FUJIMA.Jun@nims.go.jpPaper: https://doi.org/10.1080/27660400.2025.2597702 About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods (STAM-M)STAM Methods is an open access sister journal of Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM), and focuses on emergent methods and tools for improving and/or accelerating materials developments, such as methodology, apparatus, instrumentation, modeling, high-through put data collection, materials/process informatics, databases, and programming. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAM-M Dr Kazuya SaitoSTAM Methods Publishing Director SAITO.Kazuya@nims.go.jpPress release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com