Vanguard Magazine

10 DECEMBER 2025/JANUARY 2026 www.vanguardcanada.com The multi-domain Team SkyGuardian CQ9B RPAS combines the best of Canadian business and technology to help safeguard Canada and its allies. CQ9B Guardian's powerful integrated soware environment enhances interoperability and mission effectiveness for worldwide ISR coverage, 24/7. P E R S P E C T I V E Sponsored Content ligence, Quadratix empowers operators with a clear operational picture accessible through an intuitive user experience. This reduces the cognitive load on crews, en- abling them to focus on mission-critical decisions rather than managing complex systems. As part of the broader Quadratix soft- ware suite, GA-ASI's Optix platform de- livers advanced cloud-based big data pro- cessing and analytics capabilities. Optix enables operators to rapidly fuse data from onboard sensors with external sources like commercial satellites and ter- restrial systems into a unified operational picture. This empowers Canada's CQ9B fleet to detect and respond to anomalous C anada's defence future is taking flight with the CQ9B Guardian. This cutting-edge aircraft is a versatile, long-endurance re- motely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) configurable for a broad range of domain awareness and strike missions. CQ9B is poised to propel the Royal Ca- nadian Air Force (RCAF) and the Cana- dian Armed Forces into a new era in which crewed and uncrewed systems work to- gether to deliver capabilities far beyond what either could achieve alone. At the heart of this transformation lies the Quadratix software suite, a ground- breaking solution that enhances opera- tional agility and speed, reduces cognitive load for operators, and integrates advanced data processing, artificial intelligence, and machine-learning technologies. CQ9B will take GA-ASI's Quadratix suite to new heights with Canadian tech- nology from companies such as MDA Space and CAE, which are leading key ele- ments of the program. MDA is co-producing both the Certi- fied Ground Control Stations and Mission Intelligence Stations that will be used to remotely fly the aircraft and manage the sensor data, respectively. And CAE is de- livering an innovative, software-defined training pipeline to enable critical ISR op- erations around the world. CQ9B IS REVOLUTIONIZING ISR OPERATIONS, POWERED BY QUADRATIX AND ADVANCED TRAINING SOLUTIONS Between GA-ASI and its Canadian part- ners, Team SkyGuardian Canada is deliv- ering a comprehensive solution that maxi- mizes the potential of uncrewed systems while empowering Canadian operators to excel in complex mission environments. Simplifying Operations, Enhancing Effectiveness Quadratix is the advanced software envi- ronment at the heart of all General Atom- ics Aeronautical Systems aircraft, and it is a game-changer for the CQ9B. Designed to simplify flight controls and unify sensor inputs into a single cohesive operational picture, Quadratix eliminates the need for multiple operators to man- age individual payloads. Instead, fewer operators are required to oversee the en- tire intelligence, surveillance, and recon- naissance (ISR) sensor suite. The result is streamlined operations, reduced crew sizes, and enhanced mission efficiency. This integration is particu- larly critical for Canada's CQ9B fleet, which will op- erate in diverse environ- ments ranging from the Arctic to global theaters. By synthesizing data from multiple sensors into actionable intel-

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