S.Korea’s ROKADI to Supply Fuel Interface Rings for MQ-9B Drones

ROKADI, a company based in the Republic of Korea, has entered into a Purchase Order agreement to supply General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) with fuel interface rings designed for use in MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

The signing occurred during the Global Industrial Cooperation Association (GICA) 2023 Autumn Conference in Seoul, South Korea on October 13, 2023.

On June 23, 2023, ROKADI completed the First Article Inspection of the Interface Fuel Rings. ROKADI specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing large and complex contoured aerostructure components for the aviation industry.

Fuel interface rings are components designed to facilitate the connection and transfer of fuel between different systems or components of an aircraft, particularly in unmanned aircraft systems like the MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian. These rings play a crucial role in enabling the safe and efficient transfer of fuel to power the aircraft's engines or other systems, ensuring that the fuel is delivered in a controlled and reliable manner. The specific design and function of fuel interface rings can vary depending on the aircraft's configuration and fuel transfer requirements.