AerospaceJul 16, 2026

General Atomics

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Year Founded & Workforce

1954-12-31

8,000 Employees

Industry

Aerospace

Services

General Atomics Overview

Company Headquarters: San Diego, California, US

Founded: 1955

Workforce: ~8,000

Company Working:

General Atomics is one of the leading defense contractors across the globe. It has been a primary developer of modular helium-cooled nuclear power reactor systems. The company engages in the development of electromagnetic systems, remotely operated surveillance aircraft, and airborne sensors, among others. Moreover, extensive R&D investments enable it to constantly develop innovative modern techniques that are used for the manufacture of high-quality products. It is a major government contractor in the US, having customers across government organizations, including the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Defense (DOD). General Atomics is one of the largest resources for the high-technology systems worldwide. Companies affiliated with General Atomics are as follows:

¡ General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI)

¡ General Atomics Aeronautical Systems UK Ltd

¡ General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI)

¡ ConverDyn

¡ Cotter

¡ Heathgate Resources Pty Ltd

¡ Nuclear Fuels Corporation

¡ Cryotech Deicing Technology

¡ Rio Grande Resources Corporation

¡ Spezialtechnik Dresden and Subsidiaries

General Atomics manufactures and markets environmentally compatible acetate-based highway, commercial, and airport runway deicers through its Cryotech Deicing Technology division.

Strategy

General Atomics is focused on growth through the development of new and advanced products for the global aircraft de-icing market. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of mergers and acquisitions to increase its geographic presence and market share.

Company Snapshot

8,000

Employees

1954-12-31

Founded

San Diego, California, US

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Large workforce
Extensive investments in R&D
Wide product portfolio and business segments

Weaknesses

Lack of presence in developing nations such as China and India
Dependent on a small number of licensed suppliers

Opportunities

International expansion
Significant growth prospects through joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions

Threats

Stringent aviation regulations

Product Offering

General Atomics
- Anti-Icing and De-Icing Fluids

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Joseph Aguayo

Sales Operations & Pricing Manager, Intel

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Bong Lau

Sales Leader, Bamberg

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Peter Groot Koerkamp

Account and Business Manager, EFS-Holland BV

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Younghwan Choi

Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

We found the report very insightful! we found your research firm very helpful. I'm sending this email to secure our future business.

Mark Irwin

Management Consultant, Level 21

I am very pleased with how market segments have been defined in a relevant way for my purposes (such as "Portable Freezers & refrigerators" and "last-mile"). In general the report is well structured. Thanks very much for your efforts.

Rob Kooiker

Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

I have been reading the first document or the study, the Global HVAC and FP market report 2021 till 2026. Must say, good info! I have not gone in depth at all parts, but got a good indication of the data inside!

Jason Lee

R&D Director, Seojin

Thanks for your great support. Appreciate it. Well received report. It helps us to understand market well. We're planning other area of survey in the future, let's keep in touch.

Akif Moroglu

Strategy & Business Development Director, Dogan Holding

We got the report in time, we really thank you for your support in this process. I also thank to all of your team as they did a great job.

General Atomics

Company Headquarters: San Diego, California, US Founded: 1955 Workforce: ~8,000 Company Working: General Atomics is one of the leading defense contractors across the globe. It has been a primary developer of modular helium-cooled nuclear power reactor systems. The company engages in the development of electromagnetic systems, remotely operated surveillance aircraft, and airborne sensors, among others. Moreover, extensive R&D investments enable it to constantly develop innovative modern techniques that are used for the manufacture of high-quality products. It is a major government contractor in the US, having customers across government organizations, including the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Defense (DOD). General Atomics is one of the largest resources for the high-technology systems worldwide. Companies affiliated with General Atomics are as follows: ¡ General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) ¡ General Atomics Aeronautical Systems UK Ltd ¡ General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) ¡ ConverDyn ¡ Cotter ¡ Heathgate Resources Pty Ltd ¡ Nuclear Fuels Corporation ¡ Cryotech Deicing Technology ¡ Rio Grande Resources Corporation ¡ Spezialtechnik Dresden and Subsidiaries General Atomics manufactures and markets environmentally compatible acetate-based highway, commercial, and airport runway deicers through its Cryotech Deicing Technology division.

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