AWS Public Sector Blog
Author: Tom Fernitz
Tom is a senior partner account manager for AWS, supporting aerospace and defense partners within the worldwide public sector. With eight years of experience at AWS, he serves as a strategic advocate for his partners, working closely to align their business objectives with AWS services and programs and connecting them with the technical resources needed to accelerate their cloud journey. Tom is passionate about helping partners build their capabilities, drive new opportunities, and deliver next-generation solutions that support the missions of their defense customers.
General Atomics leverages AWS to revolutionize autonomous systems
In a groundbreaking demonstration, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-Intelligence) showcased the power of cloud computing in advancing autonomous air capabilities. By leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS), General Atomics (GA) successfully integrated cutting-edge technologies to demonstrate unmanned air-to-air engagement. The demonstration—which took place on July 8, 2025—marks a significant milestone in the evolution of autonomous military systems and highlights the critical role of cloud computing in modern defense operations.