Defence experts have raised doubt over the efficiency of UK-made unmanned aircraft Banshee which was to be used as a target against surface-to-air medium range missile Akash, but failed to perform twice in the last couple of days. Continue reading
Category Archives: Targets
Spain Transfers Target Drone Technology to Brazil
Spain’s National Institute for Aerospace Technology has agreed on the transfer of technology to Brazil for the production of Diana target drones. The agreement was signed with Brazilian company Equipaer Ind Aeronáutica and includes the delivery of two aircraft and remote control mechanisms, a statement of the Defence Ministry’s institution said. Continue reading
US Army Zaps Drones with New Laser System
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command for the first time used a vehicle mounted high energy laser to successfully engage more than 90 mortar rounds and several unmanned aircraft systems in flight. Continue reading
Tyndall Air Force Base Receives Final QF-4
The 82nd Aerial Target Squadron at Tyndall AFB, Fla., received the last QF-4 Phantom in mid-November. The Vietnam-era F-4—aircraft 68-0599—was regenerated from storage and turned in to a remotely piloted aircraft that will be used as an unmanned-full-scale-aerial target during training exercises, according to a Nov. 22 release. Continue reading
Domestic Start-Up Provides Aerial Targets for Indian Armed Forces
Aerial targets are a niche area within the large defence sector. To provide high-quality training for fighter pilots and anti-aircraft gunners and to test the effectiveness of radar and missile systems, the armed forces need aerial targets that can simulate incoming aircraft, missiles or unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
McDonnell Douglas QF-4 Drone Dual Intercept MEADS Test at White Sands Missile Range
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) intercepted and destroyed two simultaneous targets attacking from opposite directions during a stressing demonstration of its 360-degree air and missile defence (AMD) capabilities at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The flight test achieved all criteria for success. Continue reading
Iran to Deploy New UAS in Upcoming Wargames
Iranian Army Ground Force will make use of its newest Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) during forthcoming military drills, a senior commander announced. Continue reading
Boeing QF-16 Aerial Target Completes 1st Pilotless Flight
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force have completed the first unmanned QF-16 Full Scale Aerial Target flight, demonstrating the next generation of combat training and testing. Continue reading