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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
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
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
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 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
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced that its Composite Engineering, Inc. (CEI) subsidiary has received a $1.9 million single award contract from S&K Aerospace, LLC to provide unmanned aerial target systems in support of the PROS IV (Parts and Repair Ordering System) Programme. Continue reading
Fresh photos of Marilyn Monroe have emerged showing the Hollywood pin-up ‘building’ drones for the US Army during World War II. At the time the photos were shot, in 1944 Monroe hadn’t yet taken up the famous stage name, nor had she dyed her curly locks blonde. Continue reading
People who fire guns at UAS are endangering the public and property and could be prosecuted or fined, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. Continue reading