# Arizona Guard to Field Gray Eagle 25M

The Arizona National Guard is slated to become the first state Guard unit to field the Gray Eagle 25M, with eight aircraft expected by September 2027 and four more by the end of 2029. The deployment builds on a **$389 million** federal development contract awarded to General Atomics in December 2023. A planned expansion to Guard units in eight infantry divisions could create follow-on demand for aircraft integration, training, maintenance, and support services.

- Companies providing unmanned aircraft integration, operator training, sustainment, and maintenance can assess how their capabilities align with the planned Arizona fielding and potential expansion.
- The first deliveries are expected by September 2027, with four additional aircraft planned by the end of 2029; these dates provide a timeline for suppliers to plan capacity and support offerings.
- The eight-division expansion is a potential source of additional demand, but the signal does not identify specific follow-on awards or solicitations.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Arizona National Guard
- Army National Guard (ARNG)

### Vendors
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (Manufacturer and development contract awardee)

### Sources
- [Arizona Guard first to field Gray Eagle 25M drone](https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/15/arizona-guard-first-to-field-gray-eagle-25m-drone) - Defense News