< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/C4/B3/IB-FS1V9T54M_240DF4A4A4.jpg" Alt = "General Atomics developers successfully tested the battle drone MQ-Gray Eagle. < P > American MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone demonstrated its capabilities as a drone fighter during combat tests using AGM-114l Longbow Hellfire missile. During the test, the device successfully destroyed the target & mdash; Small drone. This opens up new prospects for using the Gray Eagle platform in the context of combating low -height air threats, Defense Express writes.
~ < p >Representatives of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have reported that the MQ-1C spectrum is currently working on expanding the range of weapons. In particular, cheaper drones, including laser rockets, are considered. Such weapons should not only reduce the cost of intercepting, but also ensure greater accuracy and prompt action during combat missions. < P class = "" Data-Start = "726" Data-end = "1096" > It is also known that & nbsp; nbsp; the concept of Gray Eagle transformation into early AWACS type radar detection has been developing for several years. To do this, use a light radar Eagle Eye with a synthesized aperture, capable of detecting air targets at a distance of & nbsp; 80 kilometers. In & nbsp; future its effectiveness is planned to be raised thanks to software updates.< P class = "" Data-Start = "1098" Data-end = "1415" > In addition to traditional methods of fighting, the company also presented the concept of laser weapons already tested on & nbsp; nbsp; For & nbsp; developers, laser lesion technology is already mature enough for prompt use, although the question of adaptation to different battlefield conditions remains.
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