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Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) have been cooperating for many years on NEAT, the North European Aerospace Test range. NEAT offers 24,000 km² restricted airspace between Vidsel and Kiruna where unmanned aerial vehicles, space and weapon systems are tested for space and defence industries and military forces. SSC is responsible for the operation of test systems at FMV’s Vidsel test facility. During this spring, the Swedish Air Force has performed shooting tests with its aircraft JAS39 Gripen and its weapon systems, among them AGM-65 Maverick. Involved in the tests were radar systems, telecommand systems and theodolites, all operated by SSC who also provided photo services. Sixteen robots were fired during one single day. The Air Force has also performed shootings with Sidewinder AIM-9 at Vidsel’s target drone RB 06 (MQM107B), an unmanned aerial vehicle used in missile shootings both as a direct target and for the towing of targets. |
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