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Aerial targets: A mark of improvement

27th September 2018 - 07:00 GMT | by Dr Joetey Attariwala in Ottawa

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The USAF has for decades used full-scale aerial targets as platforms for training or to test and validate various air- and ground-based weapon systems. The QF-16 is the current aircraft in focus to fulfil this role, for which operators must complete qualifications in remote piloting.

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Dr Joetey Attariwala

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Dr Joetey Attariwala is a Shephard correspondent based in Canada.

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