New RAF ‘Jackal’ Drone Fires Missiles in Demonstration April 20, 2023 Unipro2013main Future Military Weapons, Military Weapons, Royal Air Force </p> <h2>Demonstration of new RAF ‘Jackal’ Drone</h2> <p> This footage shows a demonstration where a new RAF ‘Jackal’ drone fires missile at a target. The missile can be seen launching out the new drone as it flies above the ground.</p> <p>The JACKAL drone capability has been designed and developed by experts from UK-based Flyby Technology, with Turkish partners FlyBVLOS Technology and Maxwell Innovations providing design engineering and prototyping expertise, to fill a recently discovered gap in modern combat operations.</p> <p>As a Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) platform, JACKAL is designed to satisfy a number of roles, including Battlefield Air Interdiction, Close Air Support, engaging helicopters in flight and killing tanks, to denying the use of runways and roads.</p> <p>The trial – sponsored by the Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) of the Royal Air Force – involved teams from Flyby and the technology giant Thales which also manufactures the LMM.</p> <p> <br /> Credit to : The Sun</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors -
