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GA-ASI and Shift5 Partner to Embed Observability Into MQ-9A Reaper | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has partnered with Shift5 to integrate onboard cyber anomaly detection and predictive maintenance capabilities into the MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aircraft system for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The partnership aims to enhance mission readiness, cyber survivability, and resiliency of the MQ-9A Reaper on the battlefield.
Shift5's platform reveals critical operational and cybersecurity insights in real-time, enabling operators to make quick and confident decisions. The platform can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud and supports both streaming and air-gapped modes for offline and online capabilities.
The collaboration addresses the increasing importance of cybersecurity and data access in an operational environment that includes more remotely piloted, autonomous, and unmanned systems. Shift5 recently achieved its first cross-platform Authority to Operate (ATO) Certification from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), validating its platform's resilience and security.
Modernization of Reaper through Onboard Data Access and Analysis Increases Cybersecurity, Readiness, and Survivability
SAN DIEGO/ROSSLYN – 08 May 2024 – Today, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced its partnership with Shift5 to integrate the company’s onboard cyber anomaly detection and predictive maintenance capabilities into the MQ-9A Reaper for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The GA-ASI and Shift5 partnership will assure AFSOC and SOCOM mission readiness and cyber survivability.
“GA-ASI has long maintained a focused commitment to unmanned combat operations and unmatched unmanned aircraft system (UAS) experience, exemplified through our MQ-9A Reaper,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “The next logical and immediate extension of our work in enabling the U.S. Air Force is empowering AFSOC and SOCOM with additional resiliency and survivability of the MQ-9A on the battlefield. Shift5 represents a new class of dual-use defense tech business that can successfully operate at speed and scale with us to make an immediate impact for the warfighter.”
The Shift5 Platform reveals critical operational and cybersecurity insights that enable operators to move from data to decisions quickly and confidently. The Shift5 Platform deploys on premises or in the cloud and supports streaming and air-gapped modes for offline and online capability.
“The battlefield of the future will include more remotely piloted, autonomous, and unmanned systems. Central to maintaining advantage in this operating environment is access to real-time data,” said Josh Lospinoso, CEO and co-founder of Shift5. “Our work with GA-ASI represents one of the most efficient and effective ways that AFSOC and SOCOM can gain access to critical operational and cybersecurity insights, democratize that data, and maintain decision dominance.”
Shift5 achieved its first cross-platform Authority to Operate (ATO) Certification from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in April 2023, validating the resilience and security of the Shift5 Platform. Most recently, the company announced its contract with the U.S. Army to secure the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) against cyber threats and provide readiness assessments to enable predictive maintenance. It also introduced the GPS Integrity Module, the first known cross-platform solution to automate detection and alerts to combat GPS spoofing risks.
In today's complex National Security environment, it's crucial for military fleets and weapon systems to be ready to operate in increasingly contested and degraded environments. However, maintaining these critical assets has become increasingly challenging due to evolving technology and aging legacy systems.
This is where the Shift 5
platform comes in, capturing and analyzing massive amounts of sensor
data generated by onboard components and data buses in real-time. With
this data, operators and maintainers can identify and fix problems
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GA-ASI and Shift5 Partner to Embed Observability Into MQ-9A Reaper
Modernization of the Reaper through onboard data access and analysis increases cybersecurity, readiness, and survivability
SAN DIEGO, CA, AND ROSSLYN, VA – May 8, 2024 – Today, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced its partnership with Shift5
to integrate the company’s onboard cyber anomaly detection and
predictive maintenance capabilities into the MQ-9A Reaper for the United
States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Air Force Special
Operations Command (AFSOC). The GA-ASI and Shift5 partnership will
assure AFSOC and SOCOM mission readiness and cyber survivability.
“GA-ASI has long maintained a focused commitment to unmanned combat operations and unmatched unmanned aircraft system (UAS) experience, exemplified through our MQ-9A Reaper,“ said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “The next logical and immediate extension of our work in enabling the U.S. Air Force is empowering AFSOC and SOCOM with additional resiliency and survivability of the MQ-9A on the battlefield. Shift5 represents a new class of dual-use defense tech business that can successfully operate at speed and scale with us to make an immediate impact for the warfighter.”
The Shift5 Platform, reveals critical operational and cybersecurity insights that enable operators to move from data to decisions quickly and confidently. The Shift5 Platform deploys on premises or in the cloud and supports streaming and air-gapped modes for offline and online capability.
“The battlefield of the future will include more remotely piloted, autonomous, and unmanned systems. Central to maintaining advantage in this operating environment is access to real-time data,” said Josh Lospinoso, CEO and co-founder of Shift5. “Our work with GA-ASI represents one of the most efficient and effective ways that AFSOC and SOCOM can gain access to critical operational and cybersecurity insights, democratize that data, and maintain decision dominance.”
Shift5 achieved its first cross-platform Authority to Operate (ATO) Certification from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in April 2023, validating the resilience and security of the Shift5 Platform. Most recently, the company announced its contract with the U.S. Army to secure the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) against cyber threats and provide readiness assessments to enable predictive maintenance. It also introduced the GPS Integrity Module, the first known cross-platform solution to automate detection and alerts to combat GPS spoofing risks.
For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.
Media Contact:
Katie Garagozzo
katie@shift5.io
Shift5, Inc.
GA-ASI Partners with Shift5 to Enhance MQ-9A Reaper Cybersecurity
MQ-9A Reaper gains enhanced cybersecurity with Shift5 partnership for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and real-time insights.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is partnering with Shift5 to bolster cybersecurity measures for the MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft used by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
This collaboration aims to enhance mission readiness and cyber survivability for the MQ-9A Reaper, addressing evolving threats in modern warfare, particularly cyber vulnerabilities faced by unmanned systems.
Shift5's onboard cyber anomaly detection and predictive maintenance capabilities will provide critical operational insights and enhance decision-making for operators.
Shift5's technology platform delivers real-time cybersecurity insights, enabling operators to effectively leverage data and make informed decisions in dynamic operational environments.
Shift5 achieved its first cross-platform Authority to Operate (ATO) Certification from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in April 2023, validating the resilience and security of the Shift5 Platform. The company also announced a contract with the U.S. Army to secure the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) against cyber threats and provide readiness assessments for predictive maintenance. Additionally, Shift5 introduced the GPS Integrity Module, designed to automate detection and alerts to combat GPS spoofing risks.
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